One of the smartest and most loved animals on the planet, cats continue to grow in popularity year on year.
It is easy to understand why people get so obsessed with these beautiful creatures. After all, they have been worshipped for centuries.
And while it is indeed true – all cats are beautiful – if you are wondering which cat breeds are most intelligent, you will find some are brighter than others.
So, if you are looking to add a new furry friend to your household, these are reported to be the smartest cat breeds on the globe, according to cat experts The Spruce Pets.
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat do have their own personality and individual needs, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home. Please be aware of this if adopting a cat.
And while it is indeed true – all cats are beautiful – if you are wondering which cat breeds are most intelligent, you will find some are brighter than others.
![Beautiful and rare, the Singapura is a small breed that enjoys climbing and playtime, however, they are also very clever cats that are often outgoing and curious.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjYTMwNDRlLWIwOGEtNGE5Ni1hNzkwLTM5MTEyZTg0Mjc1OTo0NWU3ZDg2NC1iODYxLTQyYjMtYmQzNy05MDJmZGJmNDA4ZjE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Singapura
Beautiful and rare, the Singapura is a small breed that enjoys climbing and playtime, however, they are also very clever cats that are often outgoing and curious.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![The Korat is a rare cat breed, but very intelligent. They are very attentive to their surroundings and can also learn new tricks. They love a snooze though, so don't expect them to be performing tricks all day.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ0YTk1ZTJlLTY5YzktNGQyZi04Yjk3LTM2YzNkYTc4ZGFmNzo1OGE3YmMxOS04M2JlLTQ5N2MtYjYwZS02OTA2N2NlMjUwNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Korat
The Korat is a rare cat breed, but very intelligent. They are very attentive to their surroundings and can also learn new tricks. They love a snooze though, so don't expect them to be performing tricks all day.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![With a chocolate-y, smooth and silky coat, the Havana Brown is a popular breed of cat. They are talkative, curious and typical intelligent.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmRlOGNkMTMxLTk3OGUtNDIyYi1hOGQ4LTNlYTM1MzBlYTUxZTphNTdmOGQ5ZS05MTJkLTQ4MWItODVhOC0zYzNiMjg5MzkxN2Y=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Havana Brown
With a chocolate-y, smooth and silky coat, the Havana Brown is a popular breed of cat. They are talkative, curious and typical intelligent.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![Essentially a long haired Siamese cat, the Balinese breed love to investigate and - much like the Siamese - they make sure you know when they need a chat!](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjE1OTI5MjZjLTI2YzMtNGFmYy05ZDM0LTA3ZmNjOGFiNmM5ZjplZmRiYzgyMy1mMmM5LTRhMjgtOWQxNC04NjlhNDI5NjA1NmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Balinese
Essentially a long haired Siamese cat, the Balinese breed love to investigate and - much like the Siamese - they make sure you know when they need a chat!Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro