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Smartest Dog Breeds: Brilliant Minds, Trainable Companions, and Problem-Solving Power
Smart dog breeds are celebrated for their exceptional intelligence, quick learning, and ability to understand complex commands. From the famously clever Border Collie to the versatile Poodle and alert German Shepherd, these breeds excel in obedience, agility, and service work. Known for their mental sharpness and eagerness to please, the smartest dogs thrive in environments that challenge their minds and reward their focus. Whether you're training for competitive dog sports or seeking a responsive family companion, intelligent breeds offer unmatched adaptability, loyalty, and communication skills. Ideal for experienced owners, these dogs flourish with consistent training, mental stimulation, and purposeful engagement.
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Australian Cattle Dog Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Cattle Dog
A.K.A.: ACD, Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 35-45 |
| Height (in): | male:18-20, female:17-19 |
| Colors: | Blue or blue-mottled with or without other markings; Red speckled. Puppies born white, but get color within a few weeks. |
Australian Mountain Dog Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Mountain Dog
A.K.A.: Australian Mountain Dog
| Primary Breed | Australian Shepherd |
| Secondary Breed | Bernese Mountain Dog |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 50-100 |
| Height (in): | 24-30 |
| Colors: | Tri-color, Black & White, Blue Merle, Blue Merle with Tan points |
Australian Shepherd Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Shepherd
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male: 50-65, female: 40-55 |
| Height (in): | male:20-23, female:18-21 |
| Colors: | Blue merle, black, red merle, or red - all with or without white markings and/or tan points. |
Belgian Malinois Breed Information and Pictures
Belgian Malinois
A.K.A.: (Chien de Berger Belge), Mechelaar Mechelse, Herder Mechelse, Scheper Pastor, Belga Malinois
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 60-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female 22-24 |
| Colors: | Rich fawn to mahogany, with black-tipped hairs; black mask and ears. |
Belgian Sheepdog Breed Information and Pictures
Belgian Sheepdog
A.K.A.: Belgian Sheepdog, Chien de Berger Belge
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 60-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female: 22-24 |
| Colors: | Black |
Belgian Tervuren Breed Information and Pictures
Belgian Tervuren
A.K.A.: Belgian Tervueren, Chien de Berger Belge
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 60-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female: 22-24 |
| Colors: | Rich fawn to russet mahogany, with black overlay (becoming darker with maturity), black mask, and ears. |
Bernedoodle (Miniature) Breed Information and Pictures
Bernedoodle (Miniature)
A.K.A.: Mini Bernedoodle, Toy Bernedoodle
| Primary Breed | Bernese Mountain Dog |
| Secondary Breed | Poodle (Toy) |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 10-24 |
| Height (in): | 12-17 |
| Colors: | Mini Bernedoodles come in Tricolor, sable, merle, black, black and white, and phantom. |
Border Collie Breed Information and Pictures
Border Collie
A.K.A.: Scottish Sheep Dog, Welsh sheep dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 30-45 |
| Height (in): | male: 20-23, female: 18-21 |
| Colors: | Black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan. |
Box heeler Breed Information and Pictures
Box heeler
A.K.A.: Box Heeler
| Primary Breed | Australian Cattle Dog |
| Secondary Breed | Boxer |
| Weight (lbs): | 30-60 |
Overview:
The Box heeler is a cross between an Australian Cattle Dog and a Boxer The Box heeler is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Australian Cattle Dog and a Boxer. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Box heeler are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Australian Cattle Dog and 50% Boxer.
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Brittany Breed Information and Pictures
Brittany
A.K.A.: Brittany Spaniel, Brittany Wiegref, Epagneul Breton French Brittany
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 30-40 |
| Height (in): | 17.5-20.5 |
| Colors: | Orange and white, liver and white, or tricolored. |