As much as Pack Leaders would like to think that their dog is the smartest on the block, a smart dog can take many different forms.
Of all, without a human willing to invest the time and effort necessary to train and harness the dog’s intelligence, a smart dog is nothing more than potential. All dogs can be trained, but in order to drive your dog and bring out his inherent intellect, you must be aware of his skills.
The ten smartest dog breeds are listed below. Is one of these your dog?
Border Collie
The Border collie is enthusiastic, loving, and of course intelligent. A Border collie dog is an excellent sheep herder who also excels in athletics, agility, and cuddling. The “herding eye” of border collies is another characteristic that sets them apart from other dogs.
Poodle
There is an excellent reason why the poodle is the seventh most popular dog breed. Poodles are not only incredibly intelligent but also proud, energetic canines who have the added bonus of being hypoallergenic.
Poodles are extremely intelligent, making it simple to train them to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey. Poodles were once used as retrievers and are now the national dog of France.
German Shepherd
German shepherds are brave, self-assured, and intelligent, so it should come as no surprise that they are the second most popular dog breed.
They make great all-around workers and are employed as service or police dogs in a variety of specialized settings. Although German shepherds are fiercely devoted family dogs who get along well with children, they don’t always show affection lightly.
Golden Retriever
Golden retrievers are committed sports dogs who are intelligent, sociable, and pleasant. Whether they are working in search and rescue, being a loving companion, or acting as a seeing-eye dog, goldens take their tasks seriously and strive to be the best at what they do.
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman pinschers have the intelligence required to maintain training in order to be a popular police dog or military dog, in addition to strength, endurance, and speed. To remember the dogs — mostly Dobermans — who lost their lives in the line of duty during the Second Battle of Guam in 1944, there is even a bronze Doberman pinscher statue titled “Always Faithful” at the National War Dog Cemetery on Guam.
Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland sheepdog resembles a working collie in size. They are bright and active herding dogs who enjoy playing with children and picking up new tricks. Shelties are devoted to their families and affectionate with them. They are hesitant around strangers and have a propensity to bark at people, but they make excellent watchdogs as well.
Labrador Retriever
The most common breed of dog in the US, Labrador retrievers are also gentle, intelligent, and family-friendly. Labs make good guide and rescue dogs because they aim to please their pack leader.
Papillon
The papillon is a watchful, kind, and content dog. Because of its ears that resemble butterflies, the papillon was given the name papillon, which means “butterfly” in French. Papillons are extremely quick and adaptable small athletes who may be trained to do a wide variety of stunts. They are neither timid nor aggressive.
Bloodhound
Bloodhounds are renowned for their large, drooping ears and long, wrinkled faces, but they are also renowned for being independent, curious, and sociable. As far as intellect goes, bloodhounds have long been admired for their tenacity and keen sense of smell.
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a working guard dog who is devoted, caring, and self-assured. Because of this, Rottweilers make excellent service, police, therapy, herding, or obedience dogs. They also make excellent friends.
Remember that every Pack Leader can teach and train their dog with persistence, patience, and the correct amount of energy regardless of the dog’s breed or age, whether or not it belongs to the category of the smartest breeds.