What in your opinion is the smartest breed of dog?

Answer 1

poodles are said to be the smartest dogs

Answer 2

Yeah, it's generally said to be Border Collies. Herding dogs had to evolve to accomplish pretty complex tasks. Sporting dogs like Labs and Golden Retrievers are pretty smart too for the same reason, working closely with humans to carry out complex tasks. Way back when, if they weren't smart enough to get it right, they'd be drowned.

Of course, it depends on what kind of stuff you want the dog to be good at.

I can't believe somebody said Akitas. They actually rank as one of the dumbest breeds according to a lot of lists. What the hell are they good for anyway? And Jack Russels? There are some smart ones, but really they aren't all that bright compared to other breeds. And it makes sense. Being developed to chase animals into their holes, it would seem balls would be valued highly over brains.

Answer 3

From the answers so far, I think everyone thinks their favorite breed is the smartest. I'd be willing to agree that Border Collies are incredibly smart as a rule. I have known individual dogs who were frighteningly smart...smarter than most people. One of them was a Samoyed I owned for 14 years...he not only knew what you wanted him to do without having to say it, he had already figured out how not to do it. One of my current Boxers is almost that clever and has a better attitude; perhaps he's the smartest one of all.

Answer 4

Nonetheless, one man’s opinion lists the top 5 breeds for canine intelligence as the Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever and Doberman Pinscher.

Answer 5

Studies show that that title belongs to Border Collies. I just don't know if it's not that they are easier to train. My favorite is the German Shepherd Dog. Not are they extremely intelligent, they are far more versatile than most other dogs. They do police work, rescue work, herding, guide dog, obedience and are so gentle with kids.

Answer 6

They actually have rated this, the #1 smartest dog is the Border Collie. However, they need lots of mental stimulation or they will tear apart your house. Next is the Poodle, then the German Shephard, and fourth and fifth is the Lab and Golden Retriever.

Answer 7

Border Collies are the smartest.
Greyhounds are the fastest.
GreatDane's are the biggest.
A best mix of all those is the German Shepard and Czecoslovokain wolf-dog.

Answer 8

Heinz 57's, also known as mutts. They are smarter, and easier to train. This is actually quoting my vet...

BTW, I have 2 of them. Breeds can be nice to look at, but mutts can be very unique in looks, usually have the best of each breed in them, and have less health issues.

Answer 9

as stated and noted in several of the dog magazines //////
akita and jack russell are supposed to be the two smartest dogs.
God Bless you and your family.
Saint Bernard Breeder in Indiana since 1977.

Answer 10

said that poodles are very smart, also german shepards and huskies... i have a husky and she's freaking smart!! she is very sneaky... awesome escape artist and can learn a trick down really good within an hour!! not just that she can pick up on several things.. like when i travel and come back home.... she knows.. when i take her to the dog park she knows.... its really weird but its awesome too.... ive own german shepard and now husky and i do say my husky is lot smarter than my german shepard ever was!!

Answer 11

Border Collie...followed by Australian Shepherd (of course I've had Aussie's for 30 years and am very biased)