{"id":11085,"date":"2022-06-03T16:47:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T15:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=11085"},"modified":"2022-06-03T16:47:14","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T15:47:14","slug":"smartest-dog-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/smartest-dog-breeds\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Smartest Dog Breeds and What Makes Them Intelligent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although all dogs are intelligent in their own ways, some belong to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smartest dog breeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These breeds excel in learning and can be perfect working dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve collected the data on dog intelligence and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most intelligent dog breeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those who need an active and intelligent companion. So, let\u2019s start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='top-facts-on-smart-dogs'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Facts on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smartest dog ever was able to understand over 1,000 nouns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average dog has cognitive abilities as a 2\u20132.5-year-old human.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger dogs seem to be more intelligent than small ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs are smart enough to come up with complex deceit plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id='dog-intelligence-explained'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog Intelligence Explained<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we start discussing dog breeds and get into the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dog intelligence ranking,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we\u2019d first like to note that dogs don\u2019t have the same intelligence type as humans. They don\u2019t need to understand patterns in order to pass IQ tests, and there\u2019s no average IQ score for dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='aspects-of-dog-intelligence'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspects of Dog Intelligence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since a dog\u2019s intelligence cannot be measured in the traditional way, the scientists use three aspects that show what dogs can learn and what they should be able to do on their own. Besides these three, social intelligence \u2014 functioning with other dogs and humans \u2014 is now widely recognized as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id='instinctive-intelligence'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instinctive Intelligence<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It refers to what each dog breed does instinctively. For example, all retrievers should know how to fetch, while all guard dogs should instinctively keep an eye on threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All dogs have instinctive intelligence, but it\u2019s more developed in some breeds than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id='adaptive-intelligence'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive Intelligence<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive intelligence shows how good a dog is at problem-solving and learning new skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id='working-and-obedience-intelligence'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working and Obedience Intelligence<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This intelligence type shows what a dog can learn from humans and its ability to perform different tasks and tricks. This is the intelligence type our list is mainly based on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='top-10-smartest-dog-breeds%c2%a0'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ten breeds are the smartest ones we could find when applying all dog intelligence aspects. So, let\u2019s look at our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog intelligence ranking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out what makes them so great.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='1-border-collie'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Border Collie<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11104\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Border-Collie-On-White-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Border-Collie-On-White-01.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Border-Collie-On-White-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Border-Collie-On-White-01-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Border-Collie-On-White-01-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/border-collie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 19\u201322 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18\u201321 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 30\u201355 pounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 12\u201315 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Herding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Alert, affectionate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Border Collies are considered the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smartest dogs in the world,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since they are easily trainable and able to quickly learn new commands and names of objects. They outperform all other dog breeds in these two segments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes Border Collies the perfect work dogs, as they can be trained to do almost anything, and they quickly adapt to any new circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are very playful and affectionate and need a lot of mental stimulation, so they\u2019re perfect for energetic owners with a lot of free time for training them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='2-poodle'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poodle<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11109\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Poodle-Standard-Gray-On-White-Standing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Poodle-Standard-Gray-On-White-Standing.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Poodle-Standard-Gray-On-White-Standing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Poodle-Standard-Gray-On-White-Standing-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Poodle-Standard-Gray-On-White-Standing-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/poodle-standard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 15+ inches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 60\u201370 pounds (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40\u201350 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 10\u201318 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Non\u2013Sporting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Proud, active<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Border Collies, Poodles are also easily trainable and quick-witted. They\u2019ll learn new commands in no time. Poodles are also quite adaptable and are eager to please, as long as you\u2019re consistent with your commands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be aware that Poodles are quite energetic and need everyday exercise and walks. They love retrieving objects and swimming. So, they\u2019re not for owners with low energy levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Poodles are great around people, love children, and are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart dogs that don\u2019t shed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they\u2019re perfect for families \u2014 but only active ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='3-german-shepherd-dog'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German Shepherd Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11106\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/German-Shepherd-on-White-00.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/German-Shepherd-on-White-00.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/German-Shepherd-on-White-00-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/German-Shepherd-on-White-00-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/German-Shepherd-on-White-00-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/german-shepherd-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 24\u201326 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22\u201324 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight:65\u201390 pounds (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50\u201370 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 7\u201310 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Herding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Fearless, Confident<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German Shepherds are dogs especially famous for their police and military work. They are one of the dog breeds that are the easiest to train. They can learn commands in 5 or fewer repetitions, making them one of the most intelligent dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, they\u2019ve even been<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/facts-about-german-shepherds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trained to recognize COVID-19, and they do it with an 85\u201388% accuracy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German Shepherds are great family dogs and will do anything to please and protect their owners. But, German Shepherd dogs need to be trained and exercised all the time, as they need a lot of mental and physical stimulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='4-golden-retriever'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Retriever<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11102\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4_Standing_beach_copy_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4_Standing_beach_copy_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4_Standing_beach_copy_2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4_Standing_beach_copy_2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4_Standing_beach_copy_2-380x271.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4_Standing_beach_copy_2-140x100.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/golden-retriever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 23\u201324 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.5\u201322.5 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 65\u201375 pounds (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55\u201365 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 10\u201312 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Sporting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Friendly, reliable<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Retriever is not one of America\u2019s favorite breeds for no reason. They quickly learn new commands, adapt easily, and are excellent at picking up their owner\u2019s emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes their social intelligence extremely high and places them among the greatest social butterflies of the dog world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, like most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smart dogs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we\u2019ve mentioned, Golden Retrievers are energetic and need daily mental stimulation to stay well-behaved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='5-doberman-pinscher'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doberman Pinscher<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11105\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doberman-Pinscher-standing-outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doberman-Pinscher-standing-outdoors.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doberman-Pinscher-standing-outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doberman-Pinscher-standing-outdoors-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Doberman-Pinscher-standing-outdoors-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/doberman-pinscher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 26\u201328 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\u201326 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 75\u2013100 pounds (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60\u201390 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 10\u201312 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Working<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Energetic, loyal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though they are often represented as aggressive guard dogs in the media, they are actually one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most intelligent dog breeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can find. They are eager to please their owners and quick to remember commands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be one of the most obedient breeds if trained well. If not trained from an early age, they can become challenging to handle due to their size and strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are social and one of the best dogs for an active dog owner. However, they tend to not get along with dogs that aren\u2019t a part of their family, so take that into account if you\u2019re adopting an adult Doberman.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='6-shetland-sheepdog'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shetland Sheepdog<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11111\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shetland-Sheepdog-On-White-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shetland-Sheepdog-On-White-01.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shetland-Sheepdog-On-White-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shetland-Sheepdog-On-White-01-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shetland-Sheepdog-On-White-01-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/shetland-sheepdog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 13\u201316 inches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 15\u201325 pounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 12\u201314 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Herding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Affectionate, reserved with strangers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shetland Sheepdogs are moderately active dogs that can adjust to any lifestyle as long as they get enough exercise. They are as obedient as a dog can be and are quick learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shetland Sheepdogs are also extremely socially intelligent. They are good at reading their owner\u2019s feelings, and they love to please.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though they are great with their owners, children, and other dogs, they don\u2019t like strangers too much. Moreover, they tend to bark a lot, which makes them good guard dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='7-labrador-retriever'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labrador Retriever<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11107\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/labrador-retriever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 22.5\u201324.5 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.5\u201323.5 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 65\u201380 pounds (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55\u201370 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 10\u201312 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Sporting group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Outgoing, adaptable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labrador Retrievers have for long been the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/most-popular-dog-breeds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top choice for most dog owners in the US<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And for a good reason \u2014 they are obedient, learn quickly, and can easily adapt to different situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since they are intelligent, they need to be well trained and challenged every day to prevent them from developing bad habits out of boredom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labs are one of the best family dogs, as they adore children, other dogs, and people in general. However, they are energetic and need a lot of physical activity and attention, so they are not for families that expect a lazy dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='8-papillon'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papillon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11108\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Papillon-On-White-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Papillon-On-White-01.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Papillon-On-White-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Papillon-On-White-01-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Papillon-On-White-01-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/papillon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 8\u201311 inches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 5\u201310 pounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 14\u201316 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Toy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Alert, Curious<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papillons are among the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smartest small dog breeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are the only toy dogs on our list. Even though small breeds are usually more difficult to train, Papillons are highly trainable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other dogs on this list, they are able to adapt quickly and are very obedient. But, they also need a lot of mental stimulation, meaning that if you don\u2019t keep them busy, they might become frustrated and destructive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papillons are very playful and need a lot of attention. They want to be close to their owners and are great with other dogs too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='9-rottweiler'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rottweiler<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11110\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rottweiler-On-White-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rottweiler-On-White-10.jpg 729w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rottweiler-On-White-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rottweiler-On-White-10-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rottweiler-On-White-10-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/rottweiler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 24\u201327 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22\u201325 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 95\u2013135 pounds (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u2013100 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 9\u201310 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Working<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Calm, Loyal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rottweilers are one of the gentle giants of the dog world. They are working dogs known for their athletic build and extreme intelligence. There are almost no limits to what Rottweilers can learn to do, although some of them may be a bit stubborn. This is why early training is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They adapt easily, but they tend to be territorial. This makes them not that tolerant of strangers but great guard dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socially, they\u2019re not as friendly as some other breeds. They can be a bit aloof at times and are not big fans of young children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='10-australian-cattle-dog'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Cattle Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11103\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Australian-Cattle-Dog-laying-down-in-the-grass.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Australian-Cattle-Dog-laying-down-in-the-grass.jpg 600w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Australian-Cattle-Dog-laying-down-in-the-grass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Australian-Cattle-Dog-laying-down-in-the-grass-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Australian-Cattle-Dog-laying-down-in-the-grass-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/australian-cattle-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 18\u201320 inches (male)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17\u201319 inches (female)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 35\u201350 pounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Expectancy: 12\u201316 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Group: Herding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperament: Protective, curious<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely intelligent when it comes to understanding commands. They have a strong work drive, meaning that their energy levels are off the charts. They also love to run, so they make perfect running partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike most dogs on our list, the Australian Cattle Dogs are not that socially adaptable. Although they love their owners and will be more than happy to obey them and spend time together, they can be a bit aloof at times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can react negatively to strangers and other dogs, and they are very protective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='facts-and-stats-on-dog-intelligence'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts and Stats on Dog Intelligence<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve learned about different breeds and what makes them intelligent. But, how smart are dogs actually, and what makes them smart? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='the-smartest-dog-ever-was-able-to-understand-over-1000-nouns'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smartest dog ever was able to understand over 1,000 nouns.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(American Kennel Club, 2019)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides this, Chaser, a Border Collie, could differentiate between big and small, different colors, fast and slow, and more \u2014 showing how intelligent dogs can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is much more than an average dog can do. According to a study done on 165 dog owners, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0168159121003002?dgcid=rss_sd_all#bib41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dogs respond to about 89 words<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on average.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='an-average-dog-has-cognitive-abilities-as-a-2%e2%80%932-5-year-old-human'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average dog has cognitive abilities as a 2\u20132.5-year-old human.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CBC, 2018)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smartest ones can reach the cognition of a three-year-old child. For example, most dogs need around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/royalsocietypublishing.org\/doi\/10.1098\/rsos.200851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 milliseconds to understand the difference between a word they know and a nonsense word<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just like a human toddler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats, on the other hand, have intelligence equivalent to 18\u2013month\u2013old humans. But these are all estimations, and as we all know, not every pet is the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='larger-dogs-seem-to-be-more-intelligent-than-small-ones'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger dogs seem to be more intelligent than small ones.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Psychology Today, 2019, Frontiers in Neuroanatomy, 2017)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bigger bodies usually mean bigger brains. Although bigger brains don\u2019t always mean higher intelligence, dogs considered to be the most intelligent are mainly larger breeds, with a few exceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study has also found that a Labrador Retriever has 627 million neurons while a smaller dog they\u2019ve also examined had only 429 million neurons. This can be compared to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/cats-vs-dogs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cats with 250 million neurons and humans with 16 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='dogs-are-smart-enough-to-come-up-with-complex-deceit-plans'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs are smart enough to come up with complex deceit plans.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Psychology Today, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to popular belief that dogs are always honest, they are actually capable of lying and deceiving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing is, they are aware that other living beings have their own thoughts and points of view that are different from theirs. This allows them to plan things, and sometimes, deceive their owners and other furry family members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='faq'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id='which-breed-of-dog-is-the-most-intelligent'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which breed of dog is the most intelligent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to some studies, Border Collie is considered to be the smartest dog breed. They have an extraordinary ability to learn new words, tricks, and commands in general. They are very obedient, and they require a lot of mental stimulation to stay happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Stanley Coren, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='what-are-the-top-5-smartest-dogs'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> top 5 smartest dogs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 5 smartest breeds are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Border Collie<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poodle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German Shepherd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Retriever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doberman Pinscher<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Stanley Coren, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='what-are-the-least-intelligent-dog-breeds'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the least intelligent dog breeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the least<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> intelligent dog breeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are Borzoi, Chow Chow, Bulldog, Basenji, and Afghan Hound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this is only in terms of obedience, training, and use as a working dog. So, those listed as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dumbest dog breeds <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are not necessarily dumb in the traditional sense of the word.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afghan Hounds, for example, are extremely stubborn and don\u2019t care much about listening to commands. They\u2019d rather do what they want, but for some owners, this type of dog can be ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(American Kennel Club, Stanley Coren, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='conclusion'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, dog intelligence is a complex subject. What we might consider intelligence is really closer to obedience, and some dogs are more willing to please their owners than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these dogs also require a lot of mental stimulation every day, which is why they are only suitable for people who have time for them and want to spend that time training them. If you fit that criteria though, one of these breeds could just be your perfect companion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='sources'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/news\/remembering-chaser-the-smartest-dog-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/afghan-hound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/radio\/quirks\/dec-15-2018-is-china-winning-the-race-to-the-moon-pig-heart-transplants-cute-aggression-and-more-1.4940912\/cognitive-abilities-vary-among-humans-is-the-same-true-of-other-species-1.4940925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnana.2017.00118\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Neuroanatomy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/blog\/canine-corner\/201901\/are-big-dogs-smarter-small-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology Today<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/canine-corner\/202111\/are-dogs-capable-deceiving-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology Today<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanleycoren.com\/smartest-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanley Coren<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which breed of dog is the most intelligent?\\n\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"According to some studies, Border Collie is considered to be the smartest dog breed. 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