2. Poodle
Easily trainable, steadfast and sharp-minded, poodles flourish in human company. Even with the froufrou hairdos, poodles are made to endure and can be quite effective as guard dogs, especially the standard-size poodles.
In fact, the “poodle clip” was created specifically for the working poodle, so it could swim more effectively while still having fur to protect its organs as it went about the business of hunting and retrieving.
The poodle excels at training and obedience and also loves creative playtime. This is what made them so popular as circus performers.
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But this can be a drawback as well. If left alone to boredom, poodles can be creative about finding ways to amuse themselves, sometimes finding trouble along the way.
They come in a variety of sizes, from toy to standard, so there's sure to be a version of these fluffy-haired Poindexters for any size house.
And the No. 1 smartest dog breed in the world is…
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Emma Gamble
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James thinks Milo is stupid 🙁
Alia Hopfer
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Whaaaaaaaaaat???
James Horrell
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Only because he couldn’t figure out how to get out of the door last night! he just sat there…
Belling Dave
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Most dogs are smart. The person training the dog has to be smarter than the dog! I’ve had Labs for 30 yrs + and they can’t talk, but they can get the message across to you in a lot of different ways !! An awesome breed !!
Floyd Lile
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Sweet
Michael Clintsman
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Yep
Jj Leonor
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Ferdie Leonor, I think you’ll agree with a couple of numbers on the list 🙂
Cheryl Turski
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doberman rottie GSD LOL i say
Dawn Hinch
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Bella Smith
Victor Musto
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This was great article my beloved German Shepherd made the list yeah.
John Mitchell
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Vicky Pennesi Lascelle
Jim Cosgrove
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What, No Jack Russell terriers, tough, tenacious, fearless,athletic and funny as anything, Love my Jack.
Lauren Melanie Bucksath
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Angela Bucksath
Alyssa Mikala
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Lacey Anne
Alyssa Mikala
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Lacey Anne I know!! Our boys should be the top 2. How is a poodle above that.
Haley Kurz
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Molly Shannon Vida
Haley Kurz
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It’s lolo
Neha Surpam
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They’re besttt
Regan Mason
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Rotties, Dobies (had 7 f them) and Manchester terriers.
Matthew Hunter
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Joyan Hunter
Floyd Lile
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Outstanding
LeeOnna Clark Faltinson
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So true
Hia Cyn
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Dario Calibara
Steven McKinnon
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Alyssa McKinnon, Scott Takehana
Scott Takehana
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Can’t wait for March-April when I get my next Rottie, I’ll be going down south to get him , so I might stop by and see you Steven B McKinnon
Steven McKinnon
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There’s a great breeder in Sacramento
Scott Takehana
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I’m getting him from my breeder that I got Max from
JC Crook
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Lucky to have # 3,4 and 5
Traci Farrell
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Love my lab