It is not today that the dogs they are partners of human beings, after all, this connection began more or less 15 thousand years ago. After many studies on these animals, some races gained prominence for their intelligence, and thinking about it, we made a list of the five smartest dog breeds. Check out!
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First, know that this “intelligence” of dogs is measured according to some parameters, namely: the animal's ability to obey the tutor, accept commands and present a greater facility for trainings.
With that in mind, check out the list of the smartest breeds, according to the ranking prepared by the professor. Stanley Coren from Columbia University (Canada), present in the book “The Intelligence of Dogs” (from the publishing house Ediouro).
5. dobermann
They are dogs known for their courage and loyalty. However, each has a different temperament. In this way, they can be more aggressive or docile, depending on their behavior and, of course, on how they are raised.
4. Golden retriever
Known for being extremely docile, the Golden Retriever is considered by many people to be the “dream dog”. They are always willing to learn new tricks and are sometimes used as guide dogs, since they are active dogs that love to help and please (including those they don't know so well).
3. German Shepherd
This breed has been the official companion of the army, as well as the police and other security services. So it's no wonder it's among the smartest breeds. German Shepherds are very easy to train and, thanks to their excellent sense of smell, they are also used as search and rescue dogs.
2. Poodle
Many think that Poodles are just cute fashion accessories, but the truth is that this is one of the most intelligent breeds. In reality, they were created in order to help in the search for things that had fallen into the water; consequently, they are excellent swimmers.
1. border collie
Obedience champions, livestock watchdog winners, agility stars: these are the Border Collies! Most dogs of this breed are able to learn a new command in less than five seconds and follow it 95% of the time. These dogs have a stare that intimidates livestock, and if you don't watch out, it can intimidate you too!
