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Test Your Cat: The Cat IQ Test
The perfect gift book for cat lovers everywhere, showing how to measure your cat’s intelligence in a series of easy and fun tests.
How clever is your cat? Can your cat:
• Make sounds upon request?• Predict a change in the weather?
Or is your cat the type who
• Falls off ledges while sleeping?• Continually runs into walls or doors?
You can find out how smart your cat really is by giving him or her the Cat IQ Test – a simple, four-part intelligence test. By observation and by using everyday household items, you will be able to measure your cat’s co-ordination, communication, social and reasoning powers.
Also includes:
• Suggestions on how to improve your cat’s IQ.• Comparative scores of other cats by age, sex and type.• A Certificate of Merit to be filled in and proudly displayed on completion of the Cat IQ Test.
How clever is your cat? Can your cat:
• Make sounds upon request?• Predict a change in the weather?
Or is your cat the type who
• Falls off ledges while sleeping?• Continually runs into walls or doors?
You can find out how smart your cat really is by giving him or her the Cat IQ Test – a simple, four-part intelligence test. By observation and by using everyday household items, you will be able to measure your cat’s co-ordination, communication, social and reasoning powers.
Also includes:
• Suggestions on how to improve your cat’s IQ.• Comparative scores of other cats by age, sex and type.• A Certificate of Merit to be filled in and proudly displayed on completion of the Cat IQ Test.
128 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1980
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March 9, 2016
I wasn’t shocked to discover that my Poppy is a genius. She has a cat IQ of 148, which means she’s a real big deal in terms of cat intellect. Only 1 in 5000 cats are that smart. According to this she’s categorised in the genius range:
“Cats with a score of 140 or more are gifted and extremely bright. They are able to function well and exhibit exceptional reasoning skills. Extremely well developed coordination and balance have been demonstrated. They communicate well and often develop distinct relationships with their owners. Without a doubt, these cats are creative and original in the ways they cope with their daily lives. These pets are often very attractive, mature, healthy and stable.”
Well, all of that applies!
I’m so proud of her, but I don’t think this book entirely factored in the possibility of owner bias. I mean, we all want our cats to be smart. So I had a tendency to score her highly in certain sections. Where I knew she’d displayed certain behaviour in the past, but not in the process of testing. I don’t care though, my cat’s the best! She was always going to smash this test. I think she’s been trying to read too many books. She’s a clever little thing; she always tries to get involved with my reading.
However, being a cat genius is damn hard work. And after these fun little tests she was exhausted. It’s no wonder she fell asleep reading.
This was good fun, we both enjoyed it. I knew my cat was genius to begin with, but it was nice to have it confirmed. She’s got a certificate and everything; it’s at the back of the book!
“Cats with a score of 140 or more are gifted and extremely bright. They are able to function well and exhibit exceptional reasoning skills. Extremely well developed coordination and balance have been demonstrated. They communicate well and often develop distinct relationships with their owners. Without a doubt, these cats are creative and original in the ways they cope with their daily lives. These pets are often very attractive, mature, healthy and stable.”
Well, all of that applies!
I’m so proud of her, but I don’t think this book entirely factored in the possibility of owner bias. I mean, we all want our cats to be smart. So I had a tendency to score her highly in certain sections. Where I knew she’d displayed certain behaviour in the past, but not in the process of testing. I don’t care though, my cat’s the best! She was always going to smash this test. I think she’s been trying to read too many books. She’s a clever little thing; she always tries to get involved with my reading.
However, being a cat genius is damn hard work. And after these fun little tests she was exhausted. It’s no wonder she fell asleep reading.
This was good fun, we both enjoyed it. I knew my cat was genius to begin with, but it was nice to have it confirmed. She’s got a certificate and everything; it’s at the back of the book!
November 6, 2017
My cat is SUPERIOR, just so you all know. She is also sleepy:
Update circa 2017: My other cat is doubtless as superior but, alas, I no longer have the book.
Update circa 2017: My other cat is doubtless as superior but, alas, I no longer have the book.
July 18, 2015
3.5 stars
Thank you Marina for the book! I love it.
The pictures are SOOOO CUTE.
So, anyway I had difficulties testing my cats because they're so unresponsive XD like in this one:
Touch your cat gently on his back with your finger or the pencil.
Ripples or moves back fur - 2 pts
Shakes fur - 2 pts
Licks spot touched - 4 pts
The result (for two of my cats): They just stared at me with the wtf-are-you-doing look XP
Thank you Marina for the book! I love it.
The pictures are SOOOO CUTE.
So, anyway I had difficulties testing my cats because they're so unresponsive XD like in this one:
Touch your cat gently on his back with your finger or the pencil.
Ripples or moves back fur - 2 pts
Shakes fur - 2 pts
Licks spot touched - 4 pts
The result (for two of my cats): They just stared at me with the wtf-are-you-doing look XP
December 23, 2022
Very cute little book. I gave my cat the certificate of participation and completion💜 If you have a cat , would recommend to buy.
July 16, 2010
Just did the test with my cat Jake. He's wasn't reposive for some questions so I had to score him a few zero's. This is his score.Section A = 73Section B = 18Section C = 8Section D = 0Total = 99 (Normal) :DI found doing the test quiet fun, I don't think Jake was to impressed with it tho. Siamese cats are apprently miles smarter than other cats, kinda makes me want one.
January 22, 2008
How fun, and it takes only a few minutes. It helped to confirm what I've know for a decade...my cat Rudy posesses a superior intellect...he might even be TAG. =)
January 23, 2024
A funny read mandatory for cat owners.
December 30, 2017
Got this little book for Christmas and went through the questionnaire for my cat Minerva. The result places her in the "above normal" category and claims that she has "common sense", which is clearly wrong since she is the silliest cat I know and not too bright. Still, fun little book.
September 15, 2017
• "Gelezen" in het Engels.
• Fysiek boek.
• 2.5/5
Boek met testjes om te zien hoe slim je kat is (of juist niet). Wij hebben 2 superior en 1 normale kat. Zelf had ik ze eerder als superior, normaal en 'below normal' of 'low normal' bestempeld want eentje is zowat de derpy one van de drie :') Maar ach, wat zie ik ze toch graag, die snoezies! ❤
• Fysiek boek.
• 2.5/5
Boek met testjes om te zien hoe slim je kat is (of juist niet). Wij hebben 2 superior en 1 normale kat. Zelf had ik ze eerder als superior, normaal en 'below normal' of 'low normal' bestempeld want eentje is zowat de derpy one van de drie :') Maar ach, wat zie ik ze toch graag, die snoezies! ❤
April 29, 2015
** Books 122 - 2015 **
3,8 of 5 miawww stars!
Asli ini buku lucuu banget isinya tentang ngetes IQ kucing kalian berapa sih? apakah masuk ke kategori genius, superior,above normal, normal, low normal dan below normal.
Buku ini termasuk komplit dan detail ya hingga kita harus ngawasin kalo kucing kita diajak main reaksinya gimana, pas tidur gimana.. lucu banget lah buku ini dan tampaknya harus dimiliki oleh yang memelihara kucing hoho >__<
3,8 of 5 miawww stars!
Asli ini buku lucuu banget isinya tentang ngetes IQ kucing kalian berapa sih? apakah masuk ke kategori genius, superior,above normal, normal, low normal dan below normal.
Buku ini termasuk komplit dan detail ya hingga kita harus ngawasin kalo kucing kita diajak main reaksinya gimana, pas tidur gimana.. lucu banget lah buku ini dan tampaknya harus dimiliki oleh yang memelihara kucing hoho >__<
January 16, 2016
Jazz is SUPERIOR in intelligence. Takes after me, obviously! ;) She scored 135 on the IQ test. Thanks so much to Emma and Sam for this wonderfully fun Xmas gift and to Mercedes for the enjoyable morning spent completing a good number of the questions whilst indulging in breakfast pancakes with peanutbutter and berries & vegan chai in bed! :) Xx
February 15, 2008
Cappone is above normal. IQ = 117. No laughing.
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February 15, 2008ooooooh. I gotta read this.
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December 23, 2009Shey passed with flying colors! YEA MOO!
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December 25, 2012Now I'm going to get to test and see just how smart my kitty is!
December 4, 2014
Stunning yet haunting.
February 17, 2015
Good for a laugh.
January 1, 2023
Section B was most fun to complete as it included interactive tests to do with my kitty in order to score him.
Jack scored 138 and falls within the "Superior" Range (120 - 139 points). [With 140+ being a Genius]
Superior Range: Pets that are grouped within the 120 to 139 point range are usually quite clever and able to grasp new information quickly. These pets are highly intelligent and easily gain the strength and approval of their owners. Pets within this category are well coordinated and have good muscle development and posture. They are usually mature and can adjust quickly to changing situations. They have learned to get along smoothly with their owners and family and have mastered the skills they need to survive.
Jack scored 138 and falls within the "Superior" Range (120 - 139 points). [With 140+ being a Genius]
Superior Range: Pets that are grouped within the 120 to 139 point range are usually quite clever and able to grasp new information quickly. These pets are highly intelligent and easily gain the strength and approval of their owners. Pets within this category are well coordinated and have good muscle development and posture. They are usually mature and can adjust quickly to changing situations. They have learned to get along smoothly with their owners and family and have mastered the skills they need to survive.
December 26, 2018
I've read through it so far and completed most of Section A and all of Section D. When my cat is a bit more awake, (she's had a hard day outside after all lol), I'll try out the test requirements for Section B and C.
December 25, 2022
Was pretty good proved my cat is special, but I still love him
June 22, 2024
bee is considered a genius 😌😌 adora is considered superior, so we have super intelligent cats
May 9, 2023
Another from my stepmother's bathroom. Didn't love that every example was of a male cat, or that female cats are expected to have lower IQs, but the drawings were cute
February 24, 2017
My cats are geniuses of course!
January 30, 2015
I found this book to be a much more satisfying assessment of my cat's IQ than the previous cat IQ test book I read. (And yes, I realize how sad it is that I read not one, but two books on testing my cat's IQ.)
This book seems to be more hands-on and has questions that relate to the actual behavior of your cat. The book is divided into four sections: Cat Observation Test, where you read statements about your cat's behavior and then answer Never, Seldom, Often, Usually, or Always; Cat Performance Test, where you perform several activities with your cat and then note which of 3 or 4 behaviors he does in response to the activity; Extra Credit, where your cat earns bonus points if he can do specific things; and Credit Deductions, where your cat loses points if he does any of the things listed. Then you add up all of their points, and voila! There's your cat's IQ.
Now, maybe I just liked this book because my cats performed pretty well on the test, and who doesn't like to find out that their cats (or dogs, or children) are smarter than average? But I do feel like it was a pretty objective test and more similar to an actual human IQ test than the other book that I read on the topic.
This book seems to be more hands-on and has questions that relate to the actual behavior of your cat. The book is divided into four sections: Cat Observation Test, where you read statements about your cat's behavior and then answer Never, Seldom, Often, Usually, or Always; Cat Performance Test, where you perform several activities with your cat and then note which of 3 or 4 behaviors he does in response to the activity; Extra Credit, where your cat earns bonus points if he can do specific things; and Credit Deductions, where your cat loses points if he does any of the things listed. Then you add up all of their points, and voila! There's your cat's IQ.
Now, maybe I just liked this book because my cats performed pretty well on the test, and who doesn't like to find out that their cats (or dogs, or children) are smarter than average? But I do feel like it was a pretty objective test and more similar to an actual human IQ test than the other book that I read on the topic.
January 11, 2015
A fun little exercise with little or no scientific basis. I think you're supposed to take it seriously, but I couldn't. And NOT because my cat registered as "Normal Intelligence". I already knew that. It struck me that a number of questions should have had "NA" for a possible answer, but that was never an option and, because IQ was based on a total number of points, I couldn't skip any. There are other books that treat it more seriously and, if that's what you want to know, this is not the book for you.
January 27, 2014
A fun way to spend a little time with your cats to test their reactions, etc. I'm glad I got it from the library, though, and I recommend that you do the same. I think it's accurate and reflects your pets as their best relaxed selves. I'll use this book with any future cats I get!
September 2, 2014
Probably not actually very scientific but who cares. To us our pets are smart regardless of what these books may say. I did what the book instructs the reader to do and found out that my pet cat Sam is actually smarter than I thought. This is a fun book. Have at it.
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January 2, 2016Very silly. A fun way to play with and think about your cat, but no real scientific validity, or even information. Sometimes the cat could score IQ points for something I've never thought about or understood as "smart" but there's no explanation as to why it matters. Frustrating!
March 30, 2015
Cute, but not all that worthwhile.
October 11, 2016
My husband & I had such a fun-time testing our furry Einsteins :D there is even a certificate at the end for your cat on completion of the test.. would recommend this book to all cat owners!
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