These Cat Breeds Are So Smart, They'll Make You Question Your Own IQ

You can almost see the wheels spinning behind the calculating eyes of a cat, always looking for nooks and crannies in the home and sizing up new houseguests. And it’s no wonder: Cats are intelligent creatures — even when they appear to be aloof — and have been found to recognize their names, according to recent research published in Scientific Reports.

The smartest breeds of cats tend to have the biggest, most playful personalities of the bunch. They’ll stay by your side, strike up conversations, and swat around new toys. They even take well to training, much like dogs! That said, they can also be the first into trouble. If you don’t exercise their body and brain regularly with activity and games, these curious cats might attempt to entertain themselves with play that’s more destructive. If you own any of these 10 smart breeds, strive to satisfy the ever-inquisitive mind with attention and interaction.