The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds

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Border Collie

These canine valedictorians topped Stanley Coren's intelligence rating, indicating that most can learn a new command in five repetitions and follow it at least 95% of the time.

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Poodle

Breeders value normal poodles for more than just their hypoallergenic qualities. Coren's research also gave the curly-coated cuties a silver medal for working intelligence.

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German Shepherd

German Shepherds happily serve as police dogs, seeing eye dogs, medical assistance dogs, and therapy dogs, therefore they are required to obey at all times.

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Golden Retriever

This cognitive test gave one of America's most cherished pets a perfect score. If you have a golden, you are aware that they can be a handful.

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Doberman Pinscher

Doberman pinschers were created in the late 1800s when a German tax collector named Louis Dobermann desired a medium-sized guard dog and companion.

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Shetland Sheepdog

These adorable fluff balls are great at herding, agility, and obedience. Shelties bark, chase, and herd, but their love of cuddles compensates.

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Labrador Retriever

Whether they're guide dogs, drug detection dogs, or pets, labs love to please. Americans have voted them the most popular breed for the past 27 years.

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Papillon

The American Kennel Club reports that 5-pounders routinely win agility trials. Their name, which means "butterfly" in French, relates to their enormous, pointed ears.

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Rottweiler

The tough, steadfast nature of Rottweilers may have originated with Ancient Roman drover dogs. A Rottweiler owner who teaches and exercises their dog will be rewarded with a loving and loyal companion.

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Australian Cattle Dog

Don't underestimate the intelligent Australian Cattle Dog, which ranks outside the top 50 in the AKC. Herders with a lot of energy are the best.

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