Top 10 Smartest Dogs

1. Border Collie

The Border Collie is the smartest of all dog breeds. It is literally a workhorse as this dog type needs to work in order to become happy. It is the best among all breeds when it comes to obedience, agility and speed.


2. Poodle

A lot of us may be surprised by the inclusion of the poodle and at the top spot at that. Your minds are playing tricks on you. The Poodle has to be your best choice of smart dog breed next to Border Collie. It is used as rescue and hunting dog.


3. German Shepherd

As immortalized by rin tin tin, the German Shepherd is widely acknowledged as one of the most intelligent dog breeds. It may come across as fierce and mean. However, this dog breed is one of the most lovable types. They are usually utilized as police dogs and rescue dogs.


4. Golden Retriever

Don’t confuse this breed of dog with Labrador Retrievers. The Golden Retrievers are very popular as companion dogs. It is perfect as hunting dogs although this breed of dogs is also widely used as sniff dogs, guide dogs and even as rescue dogs.


5. Doberman Pinscher

This dog breed takes on the 5th spot. It is another German breed that has made to the top 10 list. It is the perfect breed of a dog which is both fierce and loyal. The modern Dobermann Pinscher is an energetic and lively breed suitable for companionship and family life.


6. Shetland Sheepdog

This dog breed is sometimes considered to have the same level of intelligence as that of humans though it is not a popular dog breed as the other dogs in the list.


7. Labrador Retriever

This is dog breed is reputedly the sharpest among all breeds and the most popular of all breeds in the list. A Labrador Retriever can be used for bomb sniffing, rescue and as guide.


8. Papillon

This breed of dog is considered as the smartest and the cutest breed among all types of dogs. These dog breeds has been used as symbol of elegance and is the preferred dog breed of royalties.


9. Rottweiler

These are breeds that are considered as erstwhile vicious and fierce animals. This type of dogs is popularly used as police dogs and rescue dogs. They can also carry large heavy objects and can be relied upon as protector of precious properties.


10. Australian Cattle Dog

This breed of dogs are very popular for being one of the smartest dog breeds. These dogs have been widely used in Australia in herding cattle which is the concrete proof of their level of intelligence.