Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds | Amazing Life
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while all dogs make four best friends
some are more lovably clueless than
others but when it comes to working
intelligence ie following commands
certain types stand out from the pack
after surveying almost $200 billion
studies psychologist Stanley Coren named
these breeds as the best of the bunch in
his book the intelligence of dogs let’s
meet these masterminds of the dog world
10 Australian Cattle Dog there’s a
reason that people are devoted to this
breed these beautiful dogs are a unique
crossbreed of blue merle shepherds
imported from england and the native
australian dingo high-energy and
hardworking these smart dogs thrive in
an active home doing intensive sports
like agility rally obedience herding
trials and flyball these dogs are known
for an incredible work drive so much so
that experts recommend owners ensure
their dog is engaged in work sport or
exercise as they can be mischievous
they’re famous for their intelligence
and are even known to outsmart their
owners on occasion 9 Rottweiler ancient
Roman cattle herders clarks pullers and
guardians Rottweilers are renowned for
gentleness with family and friends and
strength and bravery in defending them
these dogs can be quite silly and
playful despite their size they were one
of the first breeds used as guide dogs
and are still used in some search and
rescue missions thorough training and
socialization is an absolute must for
puppies to mature into solid canine
citizens 8 Papillon the Papillon is
named for its graceful feathered years
royal portraiture shows small spaniels
resembling the Papillon as far back as
the 16th century this toy breed is
active athletic and compatible the
smartest of the toy dog breeds
papillons are frequent winners at
agility competitions and have a
reputation for being highly trainable
even by less experienced owners 7
Labrador Retriever
the most popular dog breed in the US the
Labrador Retriever is named for the cold
waters off Newfoundland where they were
first bred a short thick coat webbed
feet and a heavy tail helped this
intelligent dog swim long distances in
cold water in addition to their hunting
prowess labs are popular favourites for
canine water rescue therapy work and
assistance dog training labs excel in
the canine sport of doc jumping 6
Shetland Sheepdog the Shetland Sheepdog
may look just like a miniature collie
but they started out as a local variant
of the Icelandic sheep dog found in the
Shetland Islands these small dogs were
then bred to rough Collies to create
this unique breed playful and energetic
the sheltie is equally at home working
on the farm or in the burbs showing off
in agility flyball and obedience
these dogs are well known for their
intelligence and skill at herding but
are also good guard dogs as they bark in
our wary of strangers 5 Doberman
Pinscher the Doberman Pinscher was
originally bred by a German tax
collector for protection on his rounds
in World War two they were trained to
guard sleeping troops lead soldiers
through the jungle and give warning
barks if there were enemies hiding close
by modern Dobermans are far less
aggressive and make wonderful family
dogs that love to play muscular and
built their renowned for their loyalty
and fearlessness and are one of the most
recognized guard dogs for golden
retriever originally hailing from
Scotland this popular dog breed was
started in 1865 from a lone yellow pup
in a litter of black wavy coded
retrievers cross bred with a local Water
Spaniel by Lord tweedmouth of geese
Aachen this gorgeous friendly dog still
excels in retrieving as well as agility
and obedience and as service dogs but
their favorite job as being the family
pet Americans love this dog breed
because they’re highly trainable and
have a loving personality
three German Shepherd the German
Shepherd was standardized by breeder
captain max von Stephanie’s in 1889 with
a goal of utility and intelligence the
modern German Shepherd dog is well known
for its ability to learn commands for
many different tasks which is one reason
why these beloved dogs rates so high in
intelligence known for athleticism
loyalty and confidence German shepherds
can be wonderful family dogs as well as
skilled herders military canines and
assistance dogs – poodle more than just
a foo-foo haircut poodles consistently
land on the list of smartest dog breeds
this intelligent dog was originally bred
in Germany for bird hunting and water
retrieving their storied history
includes many occupations and locales
from hurting sheep to crossing the
battlefield to bring supplies to the
wounded to the performing arts these
hunting dogs are remarkable for their
loving nature trainable intelligence and
sense of humor the standard miniature
and toy poodle are all highly athletic
intelligent and trainable dogs one
border collie and finally no list of
smartest dog breeds would be complete
without a mention of this handsome dog
originally known as the Scotch sheepdog
the border collie hails from the
Highland border of England and Scotland
bred to think independently and at long
distances from human Shepherds they have
the problem-solving intelligence and
strong working Drive to maintain control
of the flock chaser the dog who knows
1022 toys by name is an amazing example
of the intelligence of her breed thank
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