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8 Smartest Dog Breeds In The World

Posted on July 13, 2016

Your dog might be intelligent, but he could be the least trainable dog there is. Intelligence in dogs, like in humans, comes in various forms. The best any breed can be requires owners to nurture them and out in the effort and time.

Dogs are very active, always on their feet and eager to play. They can be trained quickly and they learn very fast. Some dogs are smarter and learn quicker as compared to other breeds. Here are the eight smartest dog breeds in the world!

Is your pet one of them?

1. Poodles

Poodles rank in 8 of the smartest dog breeds in the world. Not only are they really fluffy to cuddle with, but they’re also very smart and active. Some varieties of poodles are also used for truffle hunting. The history of poodles and hunting goes back to Europe eons ago. The gun dog breed of Poodles was trained to sniff and hunt by their owners during investigations, etc

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2. German Shepherd

German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog originating from Germany. Around the world, German Shepherds are the preferred breed for tasks including search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and disability assistance.

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3. Golden Retrievers

They’re a large sized breed of dogs that are gorgeous, thanks to their goofy personalities. Golden retrievers also are very smart dogs that are loyal and friendly to their caregivers.

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4. Bloodhound

The bloodhound is a large hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, and since the Middle Ages, they’re used for tracking people. Bloodhounds are used by high officials in picking up the scent of criminals, and others.

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5. Border Collie

Border Collie’s are workaholics. This breed is the world’s premier sheep herder, popular for its intelligence, extraordinary instinct, and working ability.

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6. Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog is bold, athletic and enjoys romping and roughhousing. They are intelligent with an independent streak. They respond to training very well, especially if it’s challenging.

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7. Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a domestic breed of dog. They train quickly and respond to tasks efficiently. The dogs were known in German as a butchers’ dogs. Because of their intelligence and abilities to learn quickly, their most important uses are herding livestock and pulling carts laden with butchered meat from market to market.

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8. Papillon

They’re one of the most trainable breeds. Don’t doubt them for how endearing they can be! Apart from being fluffy, very they’re fierce, loyal and athletic.

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