The 35 Smartest Dog Breeds According To Veterinarians

They say that a dog is a mans best friend, and if you've ever owned a dog before you'll know this is true in a way. Dog's are considered to be highly loyal creatures that can be trained to do certain tasks or even tricks with practice and make ideal guards at home. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a dog and these can make all the difference between getting the right dog for you and your circumstances. So to make your life a little easier we've compiled an amazing list of some of the smartest dog breeds around as a way of making the decision a little easier for you!

Poodle

The French Poodle is one of the most easily recognizable dog breeds around and their unique features and high levels of intelligence won them the honor of being called the national dog of France!

Poodles are known for being calm, patient and intelligent dogs that are easy to train and simply loved to be groomed. They're not only considered to be highly loyal companions but also have a daring sense of style about them when groomed which really makes them stand out in the best of ways.

English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniels were bred in and are native to, well, England! They were originally bred as dogs used for hunting game such as birds, rabbits, and even fish.

Because of this, they are incredibly clever dogs who respond well to training and are known for having a particularly good sense of memory. However, due to the fact that these dogs were originally bred for sport, when left alone for too long they can become hyperactive and mischievous, so it's best to walk them often.

Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog has been bred specifically with the intention of being a herdsman's dog and are thought to be highly intelligent and quite independent.

However, due to the nature of the dog's genetics, they tend to require a certain degree of training before they're really suitable for domestic use. This is because they're highly energetic dogs and lots of long walks, healthy food and games to play in order to keep them calm or healthy - otherwise they can get quite disobedient.

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is a dog that was originally bred in Germany. The Minature Schnauzer is essentially a mixture between three common German breeds, namely the Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, and Poodles.

At first, they were bred in order to help keep the growing rat population under control in early German society but later began to develop the characteristics often associated with guard dogs. They're also highly intelligent dogs and know how to discern between a serious threat and something that's safe so can keep your house protected properly.