by Hannah Danette Robertson

Created on: May 15, 2010

Here are some of the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. Some are good guard dogs, cattle dogs, and others are just good dogs for families. Though they will all be good faithful dogs to their owners.

The Border Collies

Like most intelligent dog breeds the Collies need a good job to do. They learn supper fast and they love to work. The Border collie is a very active dog that needs lots of exercise.  This type of dog breed will not do well if he is left alone, enclosed. They will become very agitated and start tearing up things. These dogs need to be in a place where they can run and do the job that was meant for them to do.

The Poodles

The Poodles is the second most intelligent dog breed on the list. They are considered to be the easiest type of dog breed to be trained.  The poodles are very happy dogs and some Poodles even can be trained to be guard dogs and a lot of them are trained to be hunters. If you want a lovable and intelligent dog, pick the poodle.

The Labrador Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers are considered to be the most popular dog breed in the whole world. They are a family dogs and they love to play. These dogs need lots of exercise to keep them in good health.  The reason this dog is considered a family dog is because the Retriever loves children and it has lots of love to give to their owners. The one thing the Retrievers like to do, is to work.  If you have a big family and a place where the Retriever can jump and play, than you will be the happiest person and you will also be happy about the choice you made.

The Papillon

The Papillon look very hopeless and you would probably think they would not be good for anything to you. The Papillons are actually very aggressive dogs. They love to protect their property and their owners.  They are also, very intelligent. They learn tricks faster than you can teach them. If you are looking for a fun loving dog that you can teach tricks to, and be guarded at the same time the Papillon dog breed is exactly what you are looking for.

The Rottweiler

The Rottweiler's are considered to be one of the best types of guard dogs. They are very intelligent dogs and they can sense things that even humans can't. They are very active and they need lots of exercise. The Rottweiler's will become very aggressive if you keep them tied up with a chain.  They need to be out where they can be around other people and where they can play with kids. If you are looking for a good and smart guard dog, the Rottweiler is the best dog breed you can choose.

The Australian cattle dog

The Australian dog breed is used mostly for herding cattle. They are very active dogs and they can't be kept in closed up places. Since they are very intelligent dogs they need to be exercised and be taught things regularly. The Australian cattle dogs are very protective of their property. They will protect the cattle they herd and their owners.

These dog breeds that have been mentioned are in the top ten dog breeds that are considered to be the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. Think about the dog breeds you like and compare them with these that have been mentioned.

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