Some doggies have really special qualities and abilities. Although all dogs are amazing in their own sense, you'll be surprised to learn about the smartest breeds! These dogs will tell you themselves! LOL! Check out the smartest pooches around!
1. Shetland Sheepdog
via: Eva Gibson/Inner Mountain Photography
In Coren’s report, we were named the sixth most intelligent breed. Our personality combines intelligence with great sensitivity, sweetness, alertness, and humility. Our focus and responsiveness are renowned. We look to our beloved family members with eager attentiveness: What would you like me to do next?
2. German Shepherd Dog
via: Deborah Stern
We, however, excel in military and police work, search and rescue, protection, and service work. These tasks, the most important human-directed tasks trusted to canines, are the jobs given to us, the German Shepherds. Need I say more?
3. Poodle
via: Mary Olund
I find myself ranked No. 2 in intelligence, falling supposedly behind the No. 1 Border Collie. Rather frequently, when I query people about the top intelligent breeds, they forget to mention me. Perhaps people are distracted by our beauty, or our famous Poodle cut?
4. Labrador Retriever
via: Deborah Stern
I’m No. 7 on Coren’s famous list. How six breeds out-rank me is inexplicable, but I’m too good-natured to complain. We sporting group breeds hunt, point, flush, and retrieve for hunters. And as my name suggests, I’m all about retrieving birds, balls, discs, slippers, or anything else you throw. My earlier forefathers worked with Newfoundland fisherman.
Talk about smart, right?! These pooches all have a history of brains and brawn! Not only are they truly adorable, they can learn so much and show off their smarts! Incredible!
For more about these smart dog breeds, visit Dogster.
