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Of course, we would all like to believe that our dog is the smartest dog in the world, but honestly there are races which are generally more intelligent than others and, of course, there are some dogs that are just stupid as stupid is ... I had one like that when I child. I always liked the same thing though.

In this article I will give you the top ten countdown of the most intelligent dogs in the world. Do not be too concerned if your dog does not appear in either of these lists, because sometimes it is not always an advantage to have a be smart dog. As expected, the more intelligent dogs generally need more stimulation or they will be bored, which can cause problems especially if they are left at home during the day when you are working.

So lets begin our countdown with the dog tenth the most intelligent ...

Tenth on the list is the Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog was originally bred for herding cattle, as their name implies. Obviously being tenth on the list, they are very intelligent, but they need to be stimulated, as might expect an intelligent dog. They are happy when they work, as they need regular exercise and mental stimulation.

Ninth on the list is the Rottweiler.
Contrary to popular belief, the Rottweiler is actually a great family dog, and is not as formidable as much people are led to believe. There are very intelligent dogs and respond well to training.

The dog eighth on the list of intelligence is the Butterfly.
Like the Australian cattle dog the Papillon is very protective of its owner and makes an amiable and intelligent animals. And as with most dogs intelligent, they are relatively easy to train.

Number seven on the list is the Labrador Retriever.
This is one of the dog family the most popular because of their good nature, which allows them to socialize well with other dogs and especially children. Like the previous dogs on the list, Labradors have need exercise, especially in their case, without exercise they tend to gain excessive weight.

Number six on our list of dogs Smart is the Shetland sheepdog.
As the Australian Cattle Dog Shepherd Shetland were originally bred for cattle and sheep. Obviously to do this well they need intelligence and that is why they have ended at number six on our list. They are not as performance for socializing with other people or children but are excellent pets in their own families.

And number five on this list is the Doberman.
It is important that the Doberman is trained early in his life, because they can be quite fickle. If they are trained, they can be great family dogs and really good with children despite their reputation. They are very intelligent, and like many dogs are intelligent very protective of their master and family.

Number four is the Golden Retriever.
It is often considered one of the most races popular dog. They are great with kids and dogs are very loyal and affectionate. It is not uncommon to see Golden Retrievers winning dog competitions where intelligence is important.

At number three is the German Shepard!
The German Shepard is a dog that is often associated police work and he was selected to his police work due to his high intelligence. They are great family dogs and love children. They must be very busy with their work or some form of stimulation otherwise they can become depressed and unhappy. They need to know who their master is from a young age ensure themselves and family to make the most of their relationship.

The poodle comes in number two!
The second most intelligent dog might surprise many people. Not only because they are very intelligent, but also because they are one of the easiest dogs to train. They like people, and why they do not like being left alone. They are very protective and can become quite vicious if anybody encroaches on their property or territory.

And the number one all time most intelligent dogs of all is the Border Collie!
The border collie Another dog that is often seen winning competitions. They are very intelligent, but at the same time that intelligence comes the need for them to be stimulated regularly.
They are happy when they are working or performing in competitions or dog competitions. So there you go, if you have a Border Collie, you know you have the smartest dog in the world, provided of course that you have well trained.

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Todd Moss owns and operates http://www.dogs101online.com Dogs101online.com Dogs 101 Online provides tips and strategies to help you train and take proper care of your pet. Get our free email course on Dog Training Tips.

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