The IQ and behavioral performance of dogs will be affected by factors such as training, socialization and environment, so each dog has its own unique personality and potential, but it does not mean that they are not smart or unlovable. Based on various factors, the top ten smart dogs are currently:
first place, Border Collie. Native to the Scottish border, it has a strong shepherd nature, is naturally smart, can observe words and expressions, understand the owner's intentions, and can use your eyes to observe the actions of the flock. It has strong learning ability, good understanding ability, easy to train, gentle, loyal, obedient, loyal to its owner, and its IQ is equivalent to a 6 or 7-year-old child.
Second place, Poodle. The origin is controversial, some say that it originated in Germany, and some say that it originated in France. The breed is very active and intelligent, especially enjoying learning from humans, and its lifespan is usually between ten and eighteen years. Poodles include standard poodles, medium-sized poodles, mini poodles and toy poodles. Their advantages are their strong perception ability, loyalty to the owner, diverse body shapes, and not easy to shed hair, but there may be relatively fragile bones and strong desire for revenge.
Third place, German Shepherd. Also known as the German wolfdog, it is native to Germany. It is agile and adaptable to the work environment, and was originally raised as a shepherd dog, and later used in many other types of work, such as disability assistance, search and rescue dogs, police work, and war. The German Shepherd is tall, powerful and domineering, and has strong working ability. He serves as a police dog, search and rescue dog, guide dog, sheepdog, ornamental dog and domestic pet in various countries around the world.
No. 4, Golden Retriever. From Scotland, it is characterized by a gentle and friendly personality and a striking golden fur. Most golden retrievers are kept as pets and are also one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. It bred some British breeds such as the Fur Hound and Twee's Water Hound in Scotland in the 19th century. Because the golden retriever has a high intelligence, in addition to being used as a pet dog, he can also be competent for search and rescue dogs, guide dogs, treatment dogs and various competitive training dogs.
Fifth place, Doberman. Native to Germany, named after Mr. Louis Doberman, who bred it, is the smartest one in the Doberman line. The Doberman is a military and police dog. It is a square dog with a compact body structure and powerful body, with great patience and speed. It looks civilized and elegant, has a noble temperament, and is firm, agile, lively, vigilant, brave, loyal and obedient.
Sixth place, Joyleti Shepherd. Commonly known as Hiloty, it originated in the Shetlands of England. This dog is diligent and smart, very trustworthy for the owner, and is also very attached to the family. The owner is willing to follow wherever he goes, so he has the nickname of "Shadow". The Hiloti Shepherd has been born for hundreds of years and is very popular in Japan, mainly distributed in the UK and North American countries.
7th place, Labrador Retriever. It is an English hound breed, bred in British breeding dogs imported from the Newfoundland colony and named after the Labrador region of the colony. It is friendly and naughty, and is generally raised as a sports dog and hunting dog. It can also be trained as a guide dog and assisting dog or used for rescue and treatment work. Labrador is one of the most common dogs in the world, a very balanced and comprehensive breed, suitable for pet dogs because they are easy to train and are loyal companions to accompany them.
8th place, Pterodes. Also known as the Pterodendron or Babylonian, it originated in Spain in the 16th century and is one of the oldest dog breeds in Europe. Its big ears are like the wings of a butterfly, hence the name. The pterid dog is petite and furry like a plush toy. Although it is not big, it is extremely smart and confident. It is easy to learn new skills and can also interact with children and strangers. However, it will be more conservative in front of strangers and have strong social skills.
ninth place, Rottweiler. Originated in the UK, it is a domestic dog. In its early days, it was mainly used to grazing livestock and pulling carts filled with slaughtered meat to the market. Later, the railway was opened to traffic and replaced the Rottweiler dog pull carts. Rottweilers are still used for grazing in many parts of the world, and some are also used as search and rescue dogs, guard dogs and police dogs. It has a very strong body, rapid movement and strong momentum. It is one of the dog breeds in the world that have both courage and strength. Rottweilers are often considered smart and extremely close to people, loyal to their owners, but may require some obedience and social training.
10th place, Australian Cattle Dog. Originated from Australia, it is also known as Queensland Heller. The bloodline of this breed is relatively complex, with many breeds of sheepdogs and Australian wild dogs. The Australian cattle dog is quick to move, has developed muscles and evenly, and will not slack off no matter how heavy the work is. It is a very good working dog. It is loyal to its owner and has good defense capabilities. It can not only protect the flock, but also protect humans, and can tolerate bad weather.