But have you ever before wondered if your dog is specifically smart?
Stanley Coren is a teacher of canine psychology. He, together with help from the American and Dog Kennel clubs, evaluated canine proprietors and asked obedience trial courts for their viewpoints. Then he put together an extensive listing of the smartest pet dog breeds.
Here is the answer to all your questions:
44 Dalmatians
43 Norwich terriers
42 Clumber spaniels
41 Pharaoh hounds
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40 English setters
39 Miniature pinschers
38 Silky terriers
37 Affenpinschers
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36 Norwegian elkhounds
35 Irish setters
34 Kerry blue terriers
33 Cairn terriers
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32 American Eskimo dogs
31 Bearded collies
30 Gordon setters
29 American Staffordshire terriers
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28 Australian terriers
27 Newfoundlands
26 Field spaniels
25 Samoyeds
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24 Manchester terriers
Dogs of this breed are full of energy. They make excellent watchdogs and love to hunt for rabbits.
33 Welsh springer spaniels
These modern show dogs do more than just look pretty. They are also tireless hunting dogs.
22 Briards
These helpful dogs are often used to protect children and flocks. They have also been used to carry supplies during wars and serve as watchdogs.
21 Border Terriers
These terriers have one skill that no others can match – their tunnel digging talent. They are also one of the more well-mannered and calm terriers.
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20 Bouvier des Flandres
This breed is even-tempered and focused. They are often used as police dogs in parts of Europe.
19 Airedales
This is the largest terrier breed. These fearless dogs excel in obedience, protection, and tracking.
18 Portuguese water dogs
This breed is often used as therapy and hearing dogs. They are capable of learning complicated commands and can learn those commands fairly quickly.
17 Giant schnauzers
This breed is often used as guard dogs. They are highly intelligent, although not always the easiest dogs to work with. You often need to gain their respect before they will listen to you.
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16 Yorkshire terriers
16 Yorkshire terriers
These confident dogs can do just about anything despite their diminutive size. They are often used as therapy dogs and pets.
15 Pulis
These prize sheepherders are intelligent and patient. However, just like intelligent humans, they can become bored with repetition.
14 Chesapeake Bay retrievers
This courageous breed was often used to retrieve birds from icy lakes. These days, they are usually kept as pets.
13 Cardigan Welsh corgis
Corgis are intelligent herding dogs. They are extremely adaptable and can be just as happy curled up at home as they are when working on a farm.
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12 Vizslas
This breed ranks extremely high in obedience, agility, and conformation. They are often used as bomb-sniffing dogs and are always up to the task.
11 Irish water spaniels
Did you know that some dogs have webbed feet? This breed does, making them excellent swimmers in addition to being highly intelligent.
10 Pomeranians
These tiny dogs have a lot of energy and brains. They have fans everywhere.
9 Bernese mountain dogs
This breed is so strong that the dogs were once used to pull carts. While they are no longer needed for the task, they still have their brains to rely on.
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8 Belgian Malinois
This is an extremely intelligent working dog breed. They are often utilized as police dogs and have even worked alongside Navy SEALs.
7 Weimaraners
These intelligent dogs are excellent at tracking. They are also known for their mischievousness and the ability to outsmart their owners when it comes to sneaking extra snacks or escaping.
6 Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers
These excellent hunting dogs are great at luring birds towards hunters. They’re also adept at retrieving and anything else they are asked to do.
5 Cocker spaniels
These sweet-natured dogs can master a huge number of tricks. Just don’t use them as a guard dog unless you want them to happily welcome the intruders.
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4 Brittany spaniels
This is an energetic breed of dogs who are always eager to make their owners proud. They are often employed as show dogs and hunting dogs.
3 Standard schnauzers
This breed has been used as guard dogs, dispatch carriers, and vermin catchers. They also make excellent family pets.
2 English cocker spaniels
This naturally playful breed is exceedingly easy to train. They make perfect assistance dogs for children.
1 Flat-coated retrievers
This breed excels in tracking, agility, and obedience. They are loyal and make excellent exercise companions and hunting dogs.