Humans are thought to have kept cats as pets for over 10,000 years, with the first domesticated felines evolving from African wildcats.
Since then they have become the world’s second most popular pet, just behind dogs when it comes to the animals we most like to welcome in to our homes and our hearts.
In the UK alone there are more than 10 million feline friends in households.
And there are a huge range of types of cat to choose from - according to The International Cat Association there are 73 ‘standardised breeds’, along with a bewildering number of crosses.
Before you choose your breed it’s worth thinking what kind of attributes you want your cat to have - while individual cats will have their own unique personality, particular breeds are known to commonly demonstrate certain traits.
While dogs can famously perform many different tricks and commands, it’s less well known that cats can also be trained - from walking on a lead to coming when you call their name.
These are the 10 breeds of cat that are known for being easiest to train.
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9. Tonkinese
Tonkinese cats combine intelligence with a strong desire for human interaction. They generally enjoy learning games and tricks, and their sociable personalities make reward-based training especially effective and enjoyable. | Canva/Getty Images
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10. Cornish Rex
Cornish Rex cats are playful, intelligent, and energetic, often enjoying interactive challenges. Their enthusiasm for games makes clicker training, tricks, and harness work particularly engaging when sessions remain fun. | AFP via Getty Images