The 40 Smartest Dog Breeds – Ranked by a Psychologist

The Science

Regardless of what you want out of your pet, clearly the ability to learn and be trained is perhaps the most important trait to look for. Intelligence is very important, and the subject of Stanley Coren’s book, The Psychology of Dogs (1994). Some of the breeds may be familiar, others may surprise you.

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We dissected the book (trust us, we always make time for pups), and have compiled a list of all the dogs that will become an intellectual best friend in no time. Check out the breeds that carry the highest intelligence.