For some people, dogs are part of their family, they are faithful, obedient, affectionate animals, in addition to that some breeds stand out more than others for their ability to learn to do or perform certain activities.
That said, we want to present you with a list of dogs of various sizes which stand out for their above-average intelligence, which with good training can be capable of performing tasks very easily.
Introducing the world’s smartest dog breeds:
1.Border Collie
Although its origin is still uncertain, it is said that this breed arose between the borders of Scotland and England. The Border Collie was bred to herd sheep, work that they still do today and that cannot be said to be an easy task. This breed stands out for its great physical strength, agility, energy and intelligence.
2. Poodle
About its origin it is believed that it comes from Africa, but to this day it is uncertain, it is a very intelligent breed of dogs because they learn very easily, faithful and full of energy which until the fifteenth century were considered exclusive use by the royalty. There are four varieties of size, large, medium, small and toy perfect for people who want to have a dog for the first time.
3.German Shepherd
As its name indicates, it is originally from Germany and its origin dates back to 1899. Like the Border Collie, it is a herding breed, but currently they work as guide dogs, police dogs, and military dogs. They stand out for their robustness, great strength, intelligence, obedience and easy training.
4.Doberman Pinscher
Originally from Germany, it stands out for its protection capacity, this in its adulthood can reach a height of up to 70 centimeters and a weight of up to 40 kilograms. They are characterized by being muscular dogs, with short and hard fur, easy to train, friendly, intelligent, peaceful, although a little suspicious of people they do not know.
5. Shetland Sheepdog
It can be said that it is a dog with great beauty of small size, also bred for herding similar to the Border Collie, this breed of dog is extremely loyal, intelligent and loving. They can develop a height of up to 37 centimeters and a weight of up to 8 kilograms.
6. Labrador retriever
Breed originating from Newfoundland (now Canada) are characterized by their great physical prowess, intelligence and strength, they can measure up to 59 centimeters and weigh up to 42 kilograms. It is the preferred dog of families in the world since they are docile, very reliable and obedient. They are currently widely used in police and military special forces.
7. Papillon
This breed descends from the European miniature spaniel, its name comes from its ears which in Spanish means butterfly, this is a small dog. But that is why they are still highly intelligent, easy to train, very sociable, loyal and with an impressive alertness, which makes them an excellent watchdog.
8. Australian Cattle Shepherd
As its name indicates, the origin of this dog comes from Australia, it has innate abilities for grazing, therefore it requires spacious places to avoid stress or anxiety. These stand out for their strength and agility, they can measure up to 51 centimeters and weigh up to 23 kilograms, currently they are widely used as bomb and drug detection dogs.
9. Rottweiler.
Dog of German origin, also known for his herding skills, is the “bad boy” of this list, due to the fame he has received over time, but in reality, beyond his robust appearance, he is a dog with a very good character, reliable. Loyal, brave, self-confident and obedient, his height can be up to 61 centimeters with a weight of up to 50 kilograms. Currently they carry out activities as police and military dogs.
10. Golden Retriever.
This breed is originally from the United Kingdom and together with the Labrador Retriever they are the most popular dogs preferred by families in the world, they stand out for their hunting skills, sociability and intelligence, therefore, they are extremely easy to train. Their size can reach up to 61 centimeters and they can weigh up to 37 kilograms. Currently they are dogs that can carry out tracking and detection activities for prohibited substances, anti-drugs, and hunting, among others.
Choosing a pet for the home is always rewarding, since they are unconditional friends and part of our family who are born with the gift of knowing how to love without receiving anything in return, but we have to prepare ourselves to be there for them too, keeping them physically busy. and mentally to avoid health problems such as stress, anxiety and being overweight.
To avoid problems such as fleas and ticks, we have our Catandog’s antiparasitic medal, your canine friends will have up to 2 years of protection free of chemical and toxic agents, since it works with scalar waves that are activated by the movement of your pet, it also has a protective layer of gold that prevents corrosion of the medal.
