Top 10 smartest dog breeds

A small dog is a faithful companion, companion for walks. For her toy appearance and playful disposition, some tend to reproach the breed, which is represented by a whole size range, of frivolity. However, it is only apparent. Researchers claim that this is one of the smartest dogs in the world. The pet does not accumulate resentment, is open to everything unfamiliar. A kind animal accompanies the owner in any of his actions. Connoisseurs believe that the poodle understands more than 70 words. But dog owners call the figure significantly underestimated. After all, the pet responds correctly to facial expressions, gestures, and directly to the movement of the lips. Want to check it out? Join the club of fans of this breed.

One of the most versatile dogs in the world, it is perfect for both large and compact homes. The pet is distinguished by high efficiency, friendliness, becomes a full member of the family, treats all acquaintances equally well, is suspicious of strangers, loves children. He has a developed natural intuition at a deep level, so it is almost impossible to "hold" him. Such intelligence and aristocratic appearance made the animal popular with creative bohemians and those who prefer very active four-legged friends who are able to share loneliness and become participants in noisy games.The beloved never forgets the lessons he has learned, he easily distinguishes between good and evil.

Such a four-legged guard is distinguished by a lively mind, strict discipline, devotion to his master and work. He will not make unnecessary movements, his every step is thought out, made with dignity. This intelligent animal, thanks to its subtle instinct, is often used in search activities. Strong legs and endurance allow you to overcome medium distances without respite. The dog entered the TOP and because of the high sociability. She loves to communicate with people, does not tolerate prolonged loneliness, but is wary of strangers. During the training period, he learns new commands well. The disadvantages of the breed are a strong molt, the need for constant monitoring of health after reaching the age of 7.

A fidget and a silent man is able to conquer at first sight with his dynamic appearance, intelligent eyes and a characteristic color for the breed. It cannot be said that the dog belongs to the small "brothers", but its body is so embossed and neat, and its character is good-natured, that the individual is perceived as an indispensable miniature helper in the family. Intellectual abilities are evaluated not only by the owners of the animal, but also by scientists. And this means that already the puppy is effectively taking a course in the general program or the chosen specialization. Try to become an authority for your pet, and he will reveal all the positive facets of his communicative nature.This breed cannot be recommended for allergy sufferers due to the tendency of golden retrievers to severe spontaneous molting.

This lovable dog, which comes standard in black, fawn, and chocolate, can claim the highest place in loyalty and obedience. A good breed is a poor guard, as it treats all people with friendliness, including strangers. But she is in her place on the hunt, in search activities or in entertainment with children. A devoted animal is active at any age, quickly finds a "common language" with mentors during training. Rewards in the form of treats are enthusiastically accepted. Gluttony is perhaps the only drawback of a pet, so you need to control its nutrition and weight. Otherwise, this is a sensitive and caring family member who needs your attention.

The British consider the breed to be the smartest, because it quickly learns even complex commands during training and is able to remember a lot of words. This animal is usually used for herding purposes, as well as a rescuer, searcher or guide. In general, one of the TOP leaders prefers physical activity to doing nothing. This is not to say that this is a small dog, but it is more compact than a number of representatives that are often used for similar purposes. In addition, a four-legged friend, especially at a young age, is distinguished by a constant desire to diversify his activities. Therefore, even on walks, it prefers motor activity and intellectual games.

Sled dogs are characterized by amazing discipline, iron will in achieving the goal, the ability to perfectly withstand physical exertion in difficult climatic conditions, work in a team, obeying the leader. Their intelligence is quite high: they constantly strive to learn new things, even if they do not have to lay safe routes in a snowy forest or on the ice of the bay, but simply by participating in multi-day trips with their owners. Kind and intelligent Siberian Huskies are in good health, clean, moderate in food. Natural activity and a penchant for extraordinary decisions help them with training, but stubbornness and a desire to lead require a special approach to blue-eyed beauties.

For more than one century, this breed has been proving its intellectual capabilities, despite its apparent phlegm. This is a fairly smart and devoted friend who perfectly complements any family with a modest character, noiselessness with a large exterior, and loyalty to the owner. And the animal has established itself as the most tireless lifeguard in the world. It is able not only to find the right way in a blizzard, fog or rain, but also to transport the wounded or injured over considerable distances. There is no need to force him, as the St. Bernard feels his responsibility well. He gets along well with pets, loves children, taking an active part in their fun. For training, the best period is from 2-3 months to 2 years, then the effectiveness of the classes drops noticeably.

The representative of the domestic breed has won recognition not only for its working qualities, but also for its propensity for quick training. An animal very devoted to man was obtained as a result of crossing 3 types of dogs at once: a St. Bernard, which looks like it, a Russian piebald hound and a Caucasian shepherd dog. As a result of obtaining such genes, individuals are distinguished by high endurance, sharp instincts, unpretentiousness and independence in decision-making. Therefore, this rather large breed is an ideal guard. The best heredity allows the animal to work without problems in training. It perfectly remembers people, smells, commands, can react emotionally to praise and unfavorably to the smell of alcohol.

The modern exterior of the dog was formed by 1951. According to experts, this is a very smart breed that feels great both when hunting birds and in a normal home environment. The animal leads in the TOP due to its excellent skills as a strategic tracker, the finest instinct and ease of training. The pet quickly memorizes words, is not capricious in the learning process, reacts with lightning speed to the owner's demand. In addition, he well captures changes in facial expressions, tone and in the whole mood of a person. The Russian Spaniel perfectly classifies people, dividing them into good and not so good. It is important that he is extremely friendly and playful with children. The life expectancy of an individual is 12-14 years.