To be honest, the dogs are all pretty smart. Each average representative of a four-legged brotherhood can study up to two hundred and fifty words, perfectly counts to five and even understands something in mathematics. Although scientists have a competent opinion, which dogs are smarter and smarter than others.
List of the most intelligent breeds of dogs
Border Collie - the most intelligent beautiful shepherd dog. This breed appeared at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, like all collies. Various crossings were made, and after long efforts, an excellent hardy breed with a sharp mind and rapid reaction was obtained. More often it can be seen in the regions engaged in breeding sheep. But from this dog will come not only a good shepherd or companion, but after receiving certain skills, it will make a perfect guide for the blind.
Since we found out what the cleverest dog is, let's move on to the second place that scientists gave to the poodle . Usually it is not taken seriously. Now for all he is a nice circus dog, and in fact before he was a guard and even a lifeguard. Although poodles are small in size, they swim well and are able to pull a drowning man out of the water. And from them you get a good game hunter.
The German Shepherd is just a bronze medalist. They are so clever that directors work with them with pleasure. Sometimes these dogs play a major role. Shepherds get a good guard. The companion dog is also beautiful. Sheepdog serves as a guard or detective dog. Help the shepherd. And how she gets on with the children! Rarely, what breed still manages to become a friend to kids. She is also an excellent guide.
In the fourth place is a golden retriever , who has a very calm disposition. He is sensitive and collected, easy to train. Retriever constantly pulls someone to save. He is very efficient and patient with childish pranks. Probably thanks to his extraordinary intelligence and calm, he is often given help to blind people.
Doberman Pinscher - the fifth place. In order to grow a smart dog from a puppy, you yourself must be an outstanding person. These dogs react sharply to the climate in the family. And if you do not find time to raise a pet, get a wayward capricious dog. And this only has to blame yourself.
If you want to know which are the smartest little dogs, please - the Scottish Shepherd . Sheltie does not like outsiders who are unfamiliar to her. She also does not like and when they flirt with her, trying to scratch behind her ear. The Mini Collie is very easy to train.
To the intelligent dogs, the Labrador Retriever is also listed. He is the closest relative of Newfoundland. Once these dogs helped fishermen in fishing, pulling out the nets from the sea.
Papillons used to be faithful companions of royalty. This dog, too small, like Sheltie, differs mind and ingenuity. The main thing is that there are no obvious irritants - strange dogs, harmful children or strangers. Although, the degree of dog aggression is affected by the education received, and the microclimate of the family in which she grew up and lives.
Rottweilers are on the list of the ten most intelligent dogs. They are balanced, resolute and courageous. He has a distrustful disposition, but he rules. Here a great role is played by the education of a dog. The only thing from which it is necessary to save your pet, so it's from communicating with other people's dogs. As if everything was not very sad for the latter.
And, finally, the last in the ranking of the smartest is the Australian Shepherd . She is smart, overly active and easily learns commands.