Top 15 Smartest Dog Breeds

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GERMAN SHEPHERDS

One of the most popular dog breeds. They are Brave and Intelligent.

POODLES

Poodles are originally from Germany. They are also very popular and this breed comes in three size varieties: standard, miniature as well as toy and when it comes to the family setting, the standard variety is best.

PUGS

They are so smart that repetitive activities can easily bore them and they easily get distracted, making their training process hard, but once achieved the process is totally worth it.

ROTWEILLER

Dogs of this breed are known to be true working dogs and due to their being very sharp, they are incredibly great at following orders from their masters. When kept well groomed and exercised, these dogs can give their owners some great attention.

PAPILLONS

These dogs, originally from France, are a toy spaniel breed. They are very beautiful and when well groomed, they resemble the wings of a butterfly. Other than just being beautiful, they are smart and also adapt very easily to the environment they find themselves in and their work ethic is also on point.

BEARDED COLLIE

They were very well known as great herders for sheep as well as cattle, even in the most extreme weather conditions and their intelligence, added to how obedient and loyal they are makes them easy to train.

COCKER SPANIEL

They are known to get very attached to their owners and it is not exactly advisable for people who are always away, to get this particular type of dog for that reason, but they make for a great addition to families with small children.

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

Labrador Retrievers are very smart, which has led to their being known as working class animals, often used in rescue operations and are very easy to train. That said, the best part is that they can actually train themselves by observing people’s behaviors and just repeating what they see.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Their intelligence makes them a great choice within the home and the workplace other than the fact that they are usually very ready to do anything for their owners. This makes them have the urge to learn new things as well.

YORKSHIRE TERRIER

They are compact in size, normally around seven pounds heavy. They are beautiful, boasting a nice, rich golden tan and floor-length silky coat, which is more like human hair, making them a favorite among people in big citie

BOXERS

Boxers love playing with young children and are perfect for that because they are very energetic and often need a lot of physical activities to keep them at their best behavior. They also solve problems very independently.

BELGIAN MALINOIS

This is usually a large dog, strong and very intelligent that can serve many different purposes, which is why they are often preferred by the police, especially when it comes to detecting drugs. Their work ethic is impeccable and they often need to be socialized and to maintain high physical activity.

BORDER COLLIE

They are amazing dogs, highly adaptive in nature and perfect for families with teenagers. Despite being very strong-willed and independent, these dogs can be trained into perfect cuddle buddies. They are also brilliant, acrobatic and very athletic, making them great for participating in dog sports.

SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS

They are also known as Shelties and are referred to often as the most honest dog breed. They easily adapt to wherever they find themselves and are very observant as well.

DOBERMAN PINSCHER

They are very known to be very fearless, intelligent and also assertive naturally. They are also known to have served in wars in history and also as amazing police dogs. When it comes to training, they are often taught to be docile but despite looking like a more aggressive kind of dog and fearsome, they are actually very affectionate and gentle.