We are also sometimes guilty of measuring cat intelligence, for example, against dog intelligence. They are two completely different species and are quite used to doing things differently.
But let’s be completely honest here. It really doesn’t matter how “smart” or “dumb” our cats are. We love them all the same.
These breeds are most likely to leave you perplexed, nominating themselves as the dumbest cat breeds on the planet.
If you manage to start training from an early age, you may enjoy the benefit of a cat that will at least look at you when you’re talking to it. It may even learn to get off the table when you want it to.
They are extremely cuddly and affectionate. It’s a pity, then, that it takes a very long time for them to understand commands and training.
They are typically somewhat laid back (some prefer the word lazy), and therefore don’t do well with communication, play, or anything that requires too much brain power.
Be warned, they are lazy. It has something to do with their genetic relationship with Persians, another lazy breed.
As a combination of Persian and Siamese breeds, Himalayans are another stubborn breed of cat that will only partially take to training… if they feel like it.
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