Studies have suggested that dogs display many behaviors associated with intelligence. They show emotional attachment to their owners, can feel jealousy, understand body language and signals, and help us improve our daily lives. These qualities are most likely the result of evolution, with the selection of the most suitable dogs to live with.
1. The Border Collie
The border collie is the smartest dog in the world when it comes to obedience training. Compared to other intelligent breeds that learn a command in 20 to 45 repetitions, the border collie learns five times faster. The breed excels at learning from past experiences, which involves a very adaptable IQ. The border collie is the most famous of the herding breeds and is considered the best shepherd in the world.
2. The poodle
National dog of France, the poodle, regardless of size, is exceptionally intelligent, athletic and easy to train. It takes them about five repetitions to learn a basic command. Poodles are extremely intelligent, both instinctively and adaptively. And since they were bred to be water fetchers, they are naturally good swimmers.
3. The German Shepherd
With a highly developed sense of smell, German Shepherds are the main police, guard and military dogs. They can obey a known order the first time with a success rate of 95% or more. Few creatures are capable of such feats! They are very adaptive and very instinctive. The German Shepherd’s temperament, power and endurance make it an exceptional working dog. Therefore, he can be taught to perform difficult tasks such as explosive or drug detection, tracking and detection.
4. The Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is one of the best dogs for families. He is affectionate and caring by nature. As its name suggests, it is a retriever and sport dog. They were bred to bring birds and prey back to their owners without harm. The ability to retrieve an animal without damage requires a high level of intelligence. Due to their desire to please people, these dogs can be trusted to act consistently in many situations. And when it comes to intelligence, it’s not just about brain power, but also about their ability to follow the commands and tasks of their masters.
5. The Doberman Pinscher
The 5th smartest dog breed, the Doberman Pinscher, has great intuition. He can sense perceived threats and distinguish friend from foe, making him the ideal watchdog. Doberman Pinschers are used by the police and military, for search and rescue, as therapy dogs, and for other forms of service.
6. The Shetland Sheepdog
Similar to Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs are known to be great herding animals. Having received little or no training from humans, they show instinctive intelligence. They sense how the herds move and coordinate their movements. It takes a unique kind of intelligence to herd the sheep, organize them into formations, lead them in a specific way, and nudge them in a certain direction.
7. The Labrador Retriever
With an excellent sense of smell and the ability to make good decisions based on it, Labrador Retrievers were originally bred for fishing. They are known to have high adaptive intelligence, which refers to their ability to train themselves by imitating and observing humans.
8. Butterfly
The origin of the Papillon breed dates back nearly 700 years. One of the oldest dog breeds, it has evolved into one of the smartest dogs in the world. It is one of the easiest breeds to train and frequently excels in agility and obedience trials. They are attentive, obedient and have a great capacity for learning.
9. Rottweiler
Rottweilers score high on tests for obedience, instinct, and adaptive intelligence. With just a few minutes of practice, they can pick up commands easily on their first attempt. They have incredible instincts as they were bred for guarding. They make excellent police dogs, therapy and service dogs, and everyday companions.
10. Australian Cattle Dog
Bred in Australia to herd cattle, they respond well to training while possessing a remarkable ability to learn on their own. However, it may not be compatible with city or apartment living. Australian Cattle Dogs are intelligent and organized, but can be destructive when bored.
And that’s it, it’s done! Was your dog on the list?
