Smartest dog breeds: the 24 most intelligent dogs from Rottweiler to Border Collie and German Shepherd

Smartest dog breeds: the 24 most intelligent dogs from Rottweiler to Border Collie and German Shepherd - is yours on the list?

By Helen Johnson

Published 15th Apr 2020, 10:26 BST

Updated 23rd Sep 2020, 15:32 BST

Dogs, like a lot of other animals, are intelligent creatures - but have you ever wondered which breeds are considered to be the smartest?

These are 24 of the smartest breeds of dogs, according to the American Kennel Club – in no particular order..

5. German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is of high intelligence, loyal, confident and courageous (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

The Briard is loyal, loving and smart (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

The Berger Picard is a great companion for athletic owners. They are agile, intelligent dogs (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

The Golden Retriever is a popular choice of dog for many households, and also a very smart breed (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock