
Dogs are largely thought to be one of the most intelligent species of animals, right up there with chimpanzees, elephants and dolphins.
But when you get down to the nitty-gritty of it and start observing dogs based on their behavior, responsiveness and trainability, some pooches move to the head of the class.
If you're looking for the best and the brightest (and cutest, in our opinion), these 10 breeds rank among the smartest dogs in the world.
10. Australian cattle dog
Yes, the Australian cattle dog from Down Under.
A working dog that is traditionally occupied with controlling and herding cattle, its qualities are exceptional intelligence, alertness, resourcefulness and a fiercely protective loyalty over its property and people.
They are agile, strong, active dogs, both physically and mentally, which revel in new experiences. The flip side is that they bore easily and will unintentionally find trouble while looking for activities to occupy themselves with.
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The cattle dog is very organized; many are known for putting their own toys away after playing.
At 19-inches tall and 30 to 60 pounds, they aren't huge dogs, but they're not the best choice unless you have plenty of wide-open spaces.
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Scott Wees
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So wrong!
Darlene Boothe
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I agree with #7, the Labrador Retriever, a smart, very calm dog, great with families with children too!
Chloe Goss
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Yay four the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
David Tibbals
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Trent Tibbals
Trent Tibbals
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Well if she is a border collie and lab mix she’s in the top five
David Tibbals
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Exactly! Lord help us
Jared Betzler
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All dogs are smart!!!
Renata Duncan
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Chantal Duncan
Garrison Nicholas
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Keneka Garrison #5
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Dan Hansen
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Isn’t this page supposed to be about Boxers? If not on a list, why waste our time going through it? Or is it to generate page views? I think we’re getting spammed!
Shawn Samson
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Depends on how much the training the dog has ,,makes a world of difference..
Diane Boysen
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They are a highly intelligent breed. I’m on my third.
Diane Boysen
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Could be lack of training or too much spoiling…they like to dominate.
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Betty Simons
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I’d agree. My Doberman is by far the smartest dog I’ve ever had the pleasure of owning. He’s brilliant. Sometimes to smart lol but his training has been a breeze!
Ana Mari Blažević
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Mirko ma ne znam kako Sky nije među najpametnijih deset pasmina pa on je bas pametaan 😀 xD
Emily Zhang
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My boy is third!
Ana Mari Blažević
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Hahhaha i trebaaas. Mozda cak i na trece mjesto, nekako mi se cini pametniji od cetvrtog 😀
Mike Hamilton
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Blocked
Andrew Drew
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Nice
Karin Clark
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Corgis are ones of smartest dogs
Anne Hernandez
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Mooms is #3 on this list Nelson Hernandez
Debbie Magni
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Kayla Magni
Melinda Brown
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hilarious!
Linda Walden
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Dobes have to be right there at the top
Shannon Kay
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Cathie Sailors #3
Dara Frenette
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I think my grandpuppies and my chihuahua should qualify too.
Edie Meyers
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rosie
Kim Keith
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Amanda Davidson-Brown. dobe made #5
Ernesto Lara
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Si amor y tu tienes 2
Alison Palmer
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Don’t need to ask. Labrador
Jane Dunn
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Mine sure is ..omg
Christina Hoffman
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Anthony Dellacorino
Cathi Miriello Miles
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Lynn Endres
Debbie Cartwright Carruthers
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bogus. Every dog is smarter than his owner. That is why we’re trained, like obedient slaves, to follow them around with little plastic bags , to pick up their feces.
Andrew Burns
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Disagree i have had three of these breeds golden retriever 2 dobermans 2 german shepherds but my female husky is the smartest dog i have ever owned by a country mile
Moni A Canela
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Rottweiler and Doberman are on the list Ale Canela
Sar Bear
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No pugs , what a shame
Richard McKinlay
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I had a German Shepard (#3) and a Shetland Sheepdog (#6). As smart as Heidi was, I think that Ginger was even smarter.
Ale Canela
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You see
Mike Perryman
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My boxer is smarter than all these dogs! Just sayin.
Norma Gossett
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So true, Mike!!
Thaddeus Kaczor
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So are my three Boxers!!
Larry Ferrazzano
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Doberman and Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Very smart and resourceful. Will train their owners if you don’t know what you’re doing. 🙂
Cheryl McLain Baer
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Dobies are the fifth smartest breed. I agree that the Border Collie is the smartest. Although I think my Dobie is very smart!
Marilyn Bell Biviano
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Interesting! Border Collies are number 1 & Poodles & German Shepherds are at the top too.
Sarah Zarrello
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Me too!! I was waiting to see chihuahua. My chi is by far one of the smartest dogs I’ve ever had.
Jo Machinist
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My Dobermans are smart #5
Cindy Broome Mcclung
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Well I have 2 out of 10