The smartest cat breeds in the world

All cat owners love their pets, and therefore give them intelligence and quick wits. Nevertheless, experts identify breeds that are most successfully trained in teams and feel their masters especially subtly. There are other features that characterize the cat’s mind: dexterity, cunning, reaction to human words, the ability not to bother household members when they are busy with business. Given all these outstanding abilities, cat experts have identified the most intelligent breeds. Below we will talk about the most intellectually developed cats in the world and what needs to be done to develop the potential of their murka.

People who have never kept a purr at home consider them stupid and worthless creatures who cannot be trained or at least taught the rules of good form. What to do, they walk on their own and decide for themselves how to behave. But these statements are nothing more than stereotypes. Cat lovers can give many arguments in favor of their pets, confirming their mind and other positive qualities.

In fact, a cat, like any predator, simply would not have survived, being stupid. After all, these animals have long had to track their prey, calculate the moves for a more successful attack and be patient in an ambush. The brain helped them determine the best places to track down birds or rodents.

In addition, these animals at all times needed to show considerable resourcefulness in order to gain human love, because, in addition to fighting rodents, they did not bring any practical benefit. Purrs know how to captivate people, attract their attention and attract them to themselves. Sometimes it may seem that they are replaying - so theatrically these cats "build their eyes" or flatter themselves to get their own. There is a saying: “It is not known who tamed whom else — I am a cat or she is me,” and she has real ground underneath.

The curiosity of these animals allows them to acquire new skills even in an apartment. So, observing the owner, the cat can repeat some actions after it. For example, paw open doors, refrigerators or cabinets, watch TV, make dance moves, go to the toilet, and even flush behind yourself.

Not everyone knows that there are IQ tests for mustachioed clever women that allow you to evaluate their mental abilities. They have tasks - both for cats and their owners. However, it is difficult to say how objective the results of these “studies” are, since the tasks in them are very simple.

Drawing conclusions about the mind of cats, in no case do not compare them with dogs. They are worse trained, they need more repetitions of the same exercises or tricks than dogs. But this happens not because of a lack of intelligence, but for other reasons: because of natural freedom, lack of motivation. In fact, they fully understand what they want from them, just do not consider it necessary to do this.

Consider the criteria for judging the presence of mental abilities in your four-legged girlfriend or friend. Here are the main indicators of cat intelligence:

• the ability to accustom to the tray;
• response to your nickname;
• ability to comply with the rules established in the house;
• ability to establish contact with a person;
• non-aggressiveness.

It is believed that cats of ancient breeds, which in the course of centuries of history have acquired many skills in survival and communication with humans, are more intelligent. As a rule, these are Asian and other eastern breeds. But it is believed that young breeds are able to demonstrate remarkable abilities. Different experts give different assessments of intelligence to one or another breed, so it’s very difficult to make a clear rating of the most intelligent mooks.

We list the cats that most often enter the tops of the most intelligent in the presence of various abilities.

This breed is only a few decades old, but people have already managed to appreciate the merits of these cats. The hairless cats from which they came from have been known since ancient Egypt, which is probably why they tend to be wise. Sphinx owners note that these purrs behave very friendly, perfectly capture the mood of the household and are able to get along even with dogs. For all its human orientation they love independence, quickly remember what a tray is for and use it carefully, master simple commands and rules of conduct in the house.

Blue-eyed beauties with a cream or almost white fur coat and a dark mask on their faces are not at all like sphinxes: they like to show character and sometimes aggression, but, nevertheless, they are also often included among the most intelligent cats. Adroit and cunning hunters love to track prey, can learn tricks, most importantly, be patient and engage with the animal regularly, otherwise it will relax and begin to show its freedom-loving nature.

This closest relative of the Siamese cat is also appreciated for her outstanding mental abilities. Orientals have gained fame as biotherapists and telepaths, who very subtly capture the mood of the owner and almost read his mind. Animals of this breed are often introverts, they gradually get used to their master, but they build really close relationships with him and become loyal friends.

This breed is known for several thousand years. She is very easy to learn, able to bring toys and things at the request of the owner. Because of his increased curiosity, he tries to participate in all household chores. He can remember a lot of master words and sentences, responds well to commands.

These purrs are kind to all who inhabit their house, adore the company of people and other pets. Usually they are not afraid of dogs and may even begin to dominate them. You cannot call such a whiskered and energetic clever girl the decoration of the sofa - she will run like lightning around your house and participate in all family affairs.

From wild forest ancestors she got to become stamina and mind, which allowed the animal to get its own food. Large and strong, she has a very accommodating character, is able to show patience if the owner is not at home for a long time and does not spend this time in anguish. Such a cat will find entertainment for herself, play with any objects that catch her eye, or just scamper around the rooms. When the household is very busy or tired, and can not pay attention to the Norwegian cat, she will not bother - importunity is unusual for her.

Small "lynxes" are huge and weigh under 12 kg, however, they do not use their physical superiority unnecessarily, they never offend children or smaller animals. Cats of this breed with pleasure accept the rules established by the owner of the house. Maine Coon tries to make friends with the whole family and become a universal favorite. Typical cat dirty tricks are unusual for them: they don’t try to steal a tidbit from the table, spoil furniture or go to the toilet in an inappropriate place.

Despite the fact that their paws are shorter than usual, the munchkins are quite mobile and playful. The owners of these babies note that they rarely give voice, so they do not have to listen to endless meows. Also, these short-legged cats remember well where certain objects lie, they like to find them and hide them. Contact and kind, they love communication with the owners, including children.

Bengalis are born hunters, and strive to play active, outdoor games, however, do not worry about children - they do not offend them, but can even protect them.In caring hands, they grow up very affectionate, and enthusiastically demonstrate their love. If time was lost, and due to circumstances the cat grew up with a lack of communication with a person, she may run wild a little. Then contact with people would not be so desirable for her.

Bengal owners note their love of freedom and the presence of self-esteem in these beautiful animals. They do not allow mistreatment.

Some owners say that these animals have a guard instinct. There are cases when they called for help from their parents if their child was in danger or the owners were awakened in a fire. They have a wonderful memory, they quickly remember their names and simple commands. If necessary, Siberians show remarkable cunning: they find the hidden, find the shortest paths, return home, having found themselves kilometers from their native nest.

It is believed that the British inherited a detached and cold character from their nation. This is expressed in the fact that murky people do not like familiarity, they protest when they touch their things, letting it except for their beloved master. They become attached to their man and may even lose weight due to a long separation from him. Peaceful, calm, balanced British love the attention of household members. They do not stoop to theft of food from the table, and with dignity accept the requirements of the owner regarding behavior in the house.

As you know, the brain works worse without constant training. He, like muscles, needs regular workouts. This means that you need to be patient and constantly repeat the classes, even if they will seem monotonous to you.

Trying to develop the mental abilities of a cat, do not compare it with a dog. If a dog can be trained according to a certain universal scheme, which has long been worked out and tested on numerous animals, then cats are more likely to show their character, and need an individual approach.

Pay attention to how the cat likes to play, spend time. She may not perform tricky tricks that can be boasted to guests, but she certainly has her own interesting inclinations. For example, some cats love to drag various objects in their teeth, others like to jump over obstacles. Based on such nuances, come up with the first tricks that she will need to master. Accept her as she is, take her unique features into service, and she will show you what she is capable of.

The optimal age for training a cat is considered to be a period of 3-4 months. At this time, the animal is already well aware of what a person wants from it. The factor is also good that at this stage of development the animal has not yet acquired individual habits and is a "clean sheet". This means that it will be easier to work with him, and you will not have to change the prevailing nature of your favorite.

Determine which of the products your murka loves the most. This may be some kind of meat, fish, seafood, brand of feed, dairy products, etc.

Examine your cat’s daily routine, determine what hours it shows the most physical activity. In some individuals, peak activity occurs in the morning or afternoon hours, in others - in the evening. Most often, the first half of the day is chosen for training, when the cat is full of strength and energy. You also need to roughly track the time that she spends on games.

For better learning outcomes, follow these tips:

• engage with her in a relaxed atmosphere, when nothing distracts and makes her nervous;
• do not be rude and do not force to do something to which it is not at all located;
• speak in a good calm tone, regularly repeating commands, and do not forget to take breaks for better assimilation of information;
• train the animal in a playful way.

To summarize, let's say the following: to unleash the intellectual potential of a cat, you must definitely deal with it. Regular training is able to “pump” her brain, just as physical training helps to develop the body. Otherwise, even the representative of the cleverest, according to experts, the breed will not demonstrate its mental abilities to you and will become an ordinary sloth who wakes up only to eat and observe the life of households.

Each owner has its own criteria for evaluating the mind of a cat. For many, they simply do not matter, since everything that your favorite murka does is beautiful and ingenious. If you want the animal to develop and study with you, then by choosing representatives of the breeds indicated in the article, your chances of success will be higher. Engage with your pet regularly, and she will surely please you with her achievements.

The most intelligent cat breeds are described in detail in the video below.