The list was created by collecting data from 200 dog obedience judges from Canada and the United States. Assessment of 110 dog breeds was based on working/obedience tests. The top ten dogs, according to Coren, can understand commands in less than five repetitions and have a 95% obedience score. The next tier of dogs can understand commands after 5-15 repetitions and obeys the first command 85% of the time.
Find out where your dog ranks among the top 17 smartest dog breeds, and whether more intelligent dogs make better pets.
17. German Shorthaired Pointer
This large purebred is known for being loyal, quiet, cheerful and affectionate. They can also be quite aggressive, but they are generally smart and willing to please. Common colors for this breed are black, brown and white. German shorthaired Pointers need regular exercise to keep them healthy.
They are multi-talented and can easily adapt to a variety of activities, including hunting, pointing, retrieving, tracking and agility and competitive obedience training. If you enjoy hunting, this dog breed is versatile and is capable of high performance be it in field or in water.
