100 Smartest Dog Breeds in the World first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.

Understanding the intelligence of different dog breeds can be helpful when choosing a companion, as it often correlates with their trainability and need for mental stimulation. However, it's ...

Our rankings of the smartest dog breeds are based on the works of canine psychologist Dr. Stanley Coren, who wrote the seminal 1994 book The Intelligence of Dogs on the study of—surprise ...

The ever-so-clever Shetland Sheepdog, or "Sheltie," is a fluffy ball of energy and fun, but don't mistake their high energy (and tendency to bark a lot) for a lack of brains. Shelties are very smart, ...