The most intelligent animals in the world are rightly referred to as representatives of feline breeds. Cats adapt quickly to new conditions, understand human words well and even are able to perform certain commands. They are characterized by high intelligence, as the ancestors of these pets are predators.
Top-10 includes the most intelligent cat breeds , whose intellectual abilities have been tried by American scientists. On a ten-point scale, the animal's ability to respond to the tone of the voice and perform various commands was assessed. Each of the presented breeds could score from 8 to 10 points.
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Turkish van
Opens the top ten most intelligent breeds of the Turkish van. Pets are able to show unlimited love and affection for their master. They are very fond of spending time in company with people. The Turkish van is easy to train. The animal patiently treats children and gets along with other animals. The breed can be attributed to the hyperactive. These fidgets love to play with various objects, sometimes doing incredible tricks in the air. Therefore, this cat is not for people who prefer quiet pets. The peculiarity of the Turkish Van is that it is absolutely not afraid of water, but on the contrary it will gladly swim in some pool. The Turkish van, unlike similar representatives, prefers to lie not on the knees of the owner, but on his shoulders.
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Siberian cat
Siberian cat occupies the ninth place among the most intelligent breeds of cats. Pets are very affectionate, loyal and loving. They are interested in absolutely everything they can get to. These four-fingered pussies are not averse to playing with the owner. As a rule, they behave calmly if they have the opportunity to spend enough time on the street. With proper education, cats are calm and obedient.
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Norwegian Forest
The Norwegian Forest , endowed with a lively mind, is the eighth line in the list of the smartest breeds of cats. This is a fairly large animal, which has a soft character and elegant manners. They are very loving and patient pets who get along well with children and other animals. Despite the fact that Norwegians are affectionate and attached to people, these tailed fuzzy do not like to be in the hands of the owner, preferring to just lie around. Therefore, it is rather an independent breed of cats, wishing to have their own space. Pets do not choose a single household as their host, and equally treat all tenants. To foreign people, cats are alert, but after getting used, after a while they become friendly and affectionate.
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Russian blue cat
In the seventh place is Russian blue cat .One of the most intelligent breeds is endowed with a complex and stubborn character. With foreign people, these pets are not very welcoming, and treat outsiders, more often than not, with suspicion. With the family, this breed, on the contrary, behaves very friendly, showing limitless affection and playfulness. These cats prefer independence and like to walk for a long time. Very clearly manifested in blue cats and hunting instinct. Therefore, with decorative mice, a domestic predator is unlikely to become friends. Animals of this breed are very obedient, and prefer not to upset the owner with bad behavior.
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Egyptian Mau
The sixth row among the smartest breeds of cats is occupied by the Egyptian Mau .These pets are particularly dedicated to only one member of the family, who chooses as their master. They are very attached to the person to whom unlimited love will be experienced. Egyptian Mau is quite active and inquisitive, like when they are played with games that mimic hunting. The cats of this breed are silent and rarely voice. Pets love water and often play with it. In addition, cats are very obedient and understand the owner's commands well.
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Devon Rex
The fifth line of the smartest cats was taken by the Devon Rex .They are loyal and very loving pets, who prefer to spend most of the time actively and in the game. They are extremely curious and fearless, that's why they put their muzzle into all the affairs. Devon Rex has a temperamental temperament, so it gets along well with children. Find this "common language" this representative and with other pets, including dogs. The peculiarity of this breed is that they are not fastidious in eating.
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Burmese cat
The fourth line of the rating is occupied by Burmese cat .This is a very clever breed, which is distinguished by its sociability and obedience. She is very good with children, to whom she shows enviable patience. Domestic pets of this breed require special attention, caring and affection, they do not like to stay alone for a long time. Burmese cats understand their master well and feel any changes in his mood. Thanks to their high intelligence, they are very amenable to learning.
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Siamese cat
Opens the top three of the most intelligent breeds of Siamese cat .The uniqueness of these pets is that unlike other breeds they were not crossed with other species. Siamese are considered very intelligent and inquisitive cats. They have a wayward, rather complicated character and are very jealous. These pets love being in the host company and very obedient. If desired, they can be trained to perform different tricks. The animal is very loyal to its owner and remains faithful only to him. To their cat person Siamese require increased attention and love affection.
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Bengal cat
The second line of the rating of the most intelligent breeds of cats is occupied by Bengal cat .Smart and faithful creatures are very attached to the owner and do not like to remain alone. They like to walk for a long time, as they prefer to lead an active lifestyle. Bengalis are very observant and like to observe the actions of a person, who then try to repeat. These animals are able to independently open doors, cabinets and even windows. Their high intelligence is due to the fact that their ancestor was a wild leopard cat, who had to be witty in order to survive in the wild. At the same time, Bengalis are completely uninvolved and easily trained by different teams.
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Canadian sphinx
The head of the most intelligent breeds of cat breeds is the Canadian sphinx .The bald animal gets more and more popularity among the cat-breeders. They are boundlessly kind and devoted pets, who are very attached to their master, than they resemble the dogs. They easily give in to training and perfectly feel the mood of their owner. Sphynxes do not tolerate loneliness and prefer to be in the spotlight.
