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Most intelligent Dog Breeds

Intelligence has the understanding and problem solving-ability, instructive intelligence is only specific to the individual animal and Obedience Intelligence is based mostly on the breed. Listed below are the top 10 most intelligent dogs in the world that are simple and easy to train and help humans to do different works instructed to them.

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1) Border Collie

This dog is a breed of herding dog in Great Britain. Border are utilized on farms to help with herding of livestock. They are energetic and often being taken part in dog sports, also in sheep dog trials.

2) Poodle

They are one of the easiest breed to train. They came from in Germany as a water retriever. They like to be around humans and hate to be left alone. Poodles can also be used as a hunting dog even with their cute appearance.

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3) German Shepherd

One of the smartest and intelligent dog, it is also brave and has a strong protective instinct. They are a breed of herding dogs and were originally used to protect flocks of sheep and now they are trained to be police dogs and search dogs. This breed if trained in obedience at an early age will become a great loving family dog and excellent with children.

4) Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers are most commonly owned by millions of people because of its gentleness, loyalty and are very close to children. This breed is also used in water and lifesaving rescue.

5) Doberman

This is most generally used as a police dog or a guard dog, because of its features being forceful, loyal and feared. They have superb stamina and loved working. Doberman is one of the most trainable breeds of dogs. You can rely on the Pinscher because of his protective behaviors to their master and its family.

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6) Shetland Sheepdog

This dog has the same level of intelligence as men. They breed to become a shepherd to hundreds of sheep, because of their herding dog temperament. They are very vocal and have a lot of energy to please their masters. They are hard worker.

7) Labrador Retriever

This is the most popular breed in the world, they are also a popular as a family pet because of their loving, affectionate and patient characteristics. Labradors love to swim, play catch and retrieve games, and are very good with young children.

8) Papillon

They are very easy to train and one of the most intelligent dogs. Papillions will confuse you of a very cute dog but dont underestimate their cuteness, these are expected to be scary and tough. A continental toy spaniel, one of the oldest of the toy spaniels, derived their name from its characteristic butterfly-like ears. They are cute, possessive, a little moody and aggressive because they are considered as the most affectionate dogs.

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9) Rotweiler

This is a great family pet, they are reliable and intelligent, and they are also one of the best guard dogs. They are used in rescue and search, guide dogs for the blind and police dogs.

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10) Australian Shepherd

Tenth on the list is the Australian Cattle Dog, a herding breed. This breed is courageous and a tireless worker, they are very active and needs regular exercise both mentally and physically. They are very protective of their property as well as their masters. This was developed in Australia for herding cattle. They are easy to train, groom and maintain. Provide them with nutritional foods such as that Merrick dog food or bil-jac dog food and it is on the go.

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