8 Smartest Dog Breeds Worldwide

Remembering Chaser, a remarkable Border Collie who made headlines as the world’s most intelligent dog. Chaser was astonishingly able to recognize and recall the names of over 1,000 objects.

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Poodle On average, they are able to learn a new command in less than five repetitions and will obey known commands 95% of the time or better – making them exponentially faster learners than the average dog.

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German Shepherd German Shepherds are incredibly intelligent and obedient dogs and the third smartest in the pack. They have the uncanny ability to learn commands extremely quickly

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Golden Retriever Golden Retrievers are well-known for their loyal and gentle nature, always eager to please. They were originally bred as gundogs to fetch fowl from the water or forest.

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Doberman Pinscher The Doberman Pinscher is renowned for its intelligence, ranking 5th in obedience and working intelligence

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Shetland Sheepdog The Shetland Sheepdog is a herding breed known for its agility, alertness, and intelligence. They are often used as medical alert dogs and service and therapy animals.

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Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the world, and they’re also one of the brightest.

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