Top 10 Smartest Dogs

1. Border Collie

This breed is best known for its agility, speed, and obedience. It can learn new tricks quickly. You might see them competing in Flyball and disc games.

2. Poodle

Poodles can be used as hunting dogs as well as watch or rescue dogs. They love to be around people and are very protective.

3. German Shepherd

These dogs are usually trained to be police dogs, rescue dogs, and sometimes they work for the military. They are very obedient.

4. Golden Retriever

They are hunting dogs, but they can also be used as rescue dogs, drug sniffing dogs, or guide dogs. They are easy to train because they are patient.

5. Doberman Pinscher

In the past, these dogs were trained to be police dogs, watch dogs, and guard dogs. These dogs are loving and loyal as well as tough and ferocious when necessary.

6. Shetland Sheepdog

Shelties are used to herd sheep. Some of these dogs are used to keep pests and smaller animals out of gardens. They have a great sense of hearing.

7. Labrador Retriever

They were trained to hunt water fowl. Many Labrador Retrievers are used in the police force such as bomb sniffing or drug sniffing. They are rescue dogs and are trained to help the disabled, especially the blind.

8. Papillon

During the Renaissance, these dogs were adored by royal courts and the aristocrats at the time. They are good watch dogs. They have a keen sense of hearing.

9. Rottweiler

They are sometimes used as police dogs because of the strong jaw they have. They can be trained to protect you and your belongings.

10. Australian Cattle Dog

They are trained to herd in cattle. They are trained to bite the cattle to keep them moving.