The 40 Smartest Dog Breeds – Ranked by a Psychologist

Published on March 4, 2019 By Chloe Draws

German Shepherd

This breed is the gold standard when it comes to learning new tricks and tasks. After all, law enforcement and the military has relied on German Shepherds to chase down bad guys, sniff out explosives, and many other important objectives.

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These dogs are very quick learners and love a good test of their abilities! They also make great pets, so think of them next time you want to get a dog.