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Cat training

Most trainable breeds and cases for specialists

Some breeds learn anything in days; others need a professional from the start. Here's the real ranking, based on trainability, energy and temperament.

Top 10 easiest breeds to train

Pick up new cues in a handful of repetitions. Ideal for first-time owners.

1

Tonkinese

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
2

Burmese

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
3

Bombay

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
4

Japanese Bobtail

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
5

Khao Manee

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
6

American Bobtail

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
7

Toyger

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
8

Pixie-Bob

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
9

Havana Brown

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5
10

Peterbald

Trainability: 5/5·Energy: 4/5

Breeds where we recommend a professional

Not bad breeds. Powerful breeds with working or protection genetics, where a training mistake costs dearly.

Norwegian Forest Cat

Rule

No breed is impossible to train. Some need more technique, more time and a professional alongside. That's the whole difference.

Start the method

Beginner

Everything every cat should know in its first weeks at home.

Intermediate

Street manners, self-control and the social tricks that impress your guests.

Advanced

Emergency recall, impulse control and off-leash obedience.

Professional

Disciplines you should not attempt alone at home.