The Ten Smartest Breed of Dogs and The Three

Most Popular Dog BreedsBY GENTRY MATHIAS

10. Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dogs are herding dogs that help with controlling and herding cattle. They are exceptional intelligent, strong, and agile dogs. They are also very loyal and protective to there master and his property.

9. Rottweiler

Rottweiler’s also used to be herding dogs in Germany but now they are used more as guard dogs and police dogs. Rottweiler's are known for their keen perception, courage and unflagging loyalty.

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8. Papillon

The papillon dog is recognized by it’s graceful feathered and raised ears. These dogs although small are very strong and tough. They are very intelligent and can be easily trained. They can even be liter trained.

7. Labrador Retriever

The Lab dog is the most popular dog for families in the U.S. These dogs are best known for its intelligence, affection, patience, and gentility making them a perfect dog for kids. Labs are also one of the top dogs chosen for search and rescue because they are easily trained and work good in emergency situations.

6. Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog is another amazing herding dog that work very efficiency. They are very intelligent, loyal dogs that are very protective over their master and his family.

5. Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers are very smart dogs that can be easily trained. Contrary to the mean look of the Doberman they are actually very gentle and because of their loyal they are a great addition to a family.

4. Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are a very popular breed because of their loving and patient nature. They are also very intelligent and can learn over two-hundred commands.

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3. German Shepherd

German Shepherds are smart, courageous and protective making them one most dependable companions. Because of this they are used a lot as guard dogs, police dogs and search-and-rescue dogs.

2. Poodle

Poodles were originally bred in Germany for bird hunting and water retrieving. They excel at training and obedience making them popular as circus performers.

1. Border Collie

Border Collies are the number one most intelligent dog in the world. They are extraordinary intelligence and have high energy. They require lots of attention and energy, but they are highly trainable, can problem solve, and have a strong working drive.

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1. Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog for families for over twenty-three years. They are know for their kind and gentle nature and their intelligence.

2. German Shepherd

German Shepherds are gentle and protective dogs which makes them one of the top chooses for a family setting.

3. Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are highly favored in families because of their loving, gentle and patient nature. Golden Retrievers are also very intelligent and are easily trained.

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