Smartest dog breeds: the 24 most intelligent dogs from Rottweiler to Border Collie and German Shepherd - is yours on the list?
Dogs, like a lot of other animals, are intelligent creatures - but have you ever wondered which breeds are considered to be the smartest?
By Helen Johnson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST
Updated 23rd Sep 2020, 15:32 BST
These are 24 of the smartest breeds of dogs, according to the American Kennel Club – in no particular order..
5. German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is of high intelligence, loyal, confident and courageous (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
7. Berger Picard
The Berger Picard is a great companion for athletic owners. They are agile, intelligent dogs (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
8. Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a popular choice of dog for many households, and also a very smart breed (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock