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Stanley Coren is the creator of The Intelligence of Dogs, a book that studied the different types of canine intelligence and ranked them. Today, the list published in 1994 remains a world reference for people looking for a dog capable of learning and developing commands and techniques with ease.
Find out, in this article by PeritoAnimal, which are the smartest dog breeds.
1. Border Collie
The Border Collie is considered to be the smartest race from Stanley Coren's list. His functions and tasks can be many, since we can educate him to be a guard dog, a shepherd dog, among many others. Its capabilities never cease to amaze.
It is a very active dog who needs an active tutor who wants to exercise with him daily. As such, it is an excellent companion for walking, jogging or camping.
It needs time and dedication from its tutors who must pamper and mentally stimulate the puppy every day. Currently, the case of Chaser, a Border Collie capable of identifying 1,022 different toys, is very popular.
2. Poodle
The second place on the list is occupied by the Poodle, the most famous contest dog. It is a hunting dog, but recent history shows, through coins and fabrics, that the poodle has been the ideal pet since the 15th century.
They have a lot of energy and are skilled at learning tricks of all kinds. In general, we are talking about a very sociable dog who is always willing to please his tutor, who always happily follows.
In addition, the Poodle behaves wonderfully with young children, with whom he spends long hours exercising and enjoying performing tricks in exchange for treats.
3. German Shepherd
In third place is the German Shepherd, a sensitive, intelligent and intuitive dog. It is widely used by the police for its agility, great olfactory ability and willingness to obey commands from its tutor very quickly.
It is a guard dog and a brave defender who was bred and selected as a working dog. For this reason, one of the priorities of the German Shepherd is to please his tutor.
You must know that this is a breed that needs to do a lot physical exercise on a daily basis if you live in an apartment or small house. Still, the German Shepherd is an affable dog that prefers the warmth of a small space with his family to spend long hours of solitude.
4. Golden Retriever
They are increasingly popular in thousands of homes, although that's not why they rank fourth on Stanley Coren's list. O Golden retriever stands out for its beauty and its affable and good-humored character. It is an energetic dog that enjoys water and has qualities as a hunting dog.
It's a very smart dog that can take on all kinds of tasks, from drug detecting police dog to rescue dog or simply being a wonderful companion dog. She is very tolerant of young children who cares, protects and lets them do silly things to her.
5. Doberman Pinscher
Finally, we'll talk about the Doberman Pinscher, one of the fastest dogs when it comes to automate commands and training in general.
Despite the bad press it got on some occasions, it's a pretty breed quiet and tolerant with all members of the family, including the little ones. He is a fantastic guard dog who loves to exercise, be with his family and take care of them.
It is a noble and beautiful dog who is always vigilant and attentive, defending his family without any fear when he perceives a real danger.
