10 Smartest Dog Breeds Ever

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Australian Cattle Dog

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Another breed of a herding dog, the Australian Cattle Dog was developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances. Known for its endurance, active mind and easy trainability, the Australian Cattle Dog ranks as the world´s 10^thmost intelligent dog.

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Rottweiler

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Originating in Germany, the Rottweiler is a large, robust and muscular dog that was once used to pull loaded carts. These days, thanks to its good nature, outstanding intelligence and eagerness to work, the Rottweiler is often used as a rescue, guide or police dog.

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Papillon

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Easily recognizable by its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears, the Papillon is a dog of the toy Spaniel family. Originating in France, the Papillon is a popular pet dog known for its smartness and a happy and friendly temperament.

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Labrador Retriever

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Often known just as Labrador or Lab, the Labrador Retriever is a large, playful dog native to Canada where it has been the most popular breed for decades. Notable for its intelligent and friendly nature, the Labrador is often trained as a guide dog and a therapy dog.

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Shetland Sheepdog

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Commonly known as the Sheltie, the Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium size dog breed developed in Scotland where it was used as a herding and farming dog. The Shelties are lively, excitable and energetic dogs who are always willing to please, train and work hard.

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Doberman Pinscher

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Named after K. F. L. Dobermann, a German tax collector, the Doberman is a medium-sized, short-coated dog. Originally, Dobermans were trained to be intimidating but now, they are known for having a friendly temperament, loyalty, high intelligence, and great trainability.

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Golden Retriever

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Named after its excellent ability to retrieve shot birds and game, the Golden Retriever is a large Scottish dog breed. Ranked as the world´s 4^th smartest dog, the Retriever can handle various roles such as guiding, hunting, detection, search, rescue etc.

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German Shepherd

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Despite being one of the most popular dogs in the world, the German Shepherd is a relatively new breed. Originally bred for herding, the dog is now used for many types of work, including assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles; and even acting.

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Poodle

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Originating in Germany and further developed in France, the Poodle is a toy to medium size dog characterized by long, dense and curly coat of various colors. The dog is known as a highly intelligent, energetic, and sociable breed that requires both physical and intellectual activities.

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Border Collie

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Developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding, the Border Collie is an extremely energetic dog whose outstanding smartness makes it the most intelligent dog breed in the world. A Border Collie was reported to have learned over a thousand words and acted consequently to human citation of those words.