As one of the most loved and cherished animals on the planet, it is easy to see why so many people love cats.
And while their head boops are adorable and they 16-hour snoozes make them look beyond cute, some cat breeds can even perform cool tricks with the relevant training.
So if you would like a cat that you can give the time and attention to, and be rewarded with cute little tricks, these 10 cat breeds are the most likely to suit your needs.
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat does have their own personality and individual needs – including medical, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home. Please be aware of this if adopting a cat.
![A Pixiebob cat breed can be taught you walk on a leash. They are very calm, composed and intelligent breeds.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmUzYzkwMjRjLTk1NTktNDhlOC04NDY4LTM2YTQ0OGE0ZjQ1YzplMzgxOTg2Zi03ZGUzLTRjYjAtODY4Zi1jODM0NTI1ZDk4OGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Pixiebob
A Pixiebob cat breed can be taught you walk on a leash. They are very calm, composed and intelligent breeds. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![The American Shorthair breed have sparkling personalities, while they are also very calm, which enables them to learn very easily.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmE5M2ViZjI2LWNlMmYtNDYwNi05ZTAyLTkwOGMwNjA1NTQ0NToyNDgyNTA1Yy04NWY2LTQ0MDMtYjNhOC1jZGExOWY2MmNmYjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. American Shorthair
The American Shorthair breed have sparkling personalities, while they are also very calm, which enables them to learn very easily. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![The adventurous Ocicat cat breed actively enjoys inventing and learning new cat tricks.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjhlZDhmNGY1LTg4NDEtNDk1My1iMGUzLTdkYWM1YTQ1NTkzMzphZWM3N2IzNS1hZWYyLTQwMGEtYTgyYS1iZTc1YWJhOWU3NzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Ocicat
The adventurous Ocicat cat breed actively enjoys inventing and learning new cat tricks. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![Sociable and playful that Turkish Van is a cat that thrives on attention. Teach it some tricks and play some fetch with your kitty cat and they will love it!](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjA0NzczN2I4LTBlMDgtNDAyYS04ZmMyLTYyMzc4NjcxMDYwMzo5NjAxMGEwNC04Y2U2LTQyZDYtODU4Yi1lZjY4YTc5M2U0ZTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Turkish Van
Sociable and playful that Turkish Van is a cat that thrives on attention. Teach it some tricks and play some fetch with your kitty cat and they will love it! Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro