Dog Breeds by Trait Smartest Dog Breeds, Page 5(10 PER PAGE)
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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Schnauzer (Miniature)

A.K.A.: Zwergschnauzer, Dwarf Schnauzer, Miniature Schnauzer, Mini Schnauzer
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 13-15 |
Height (in): | 12-14 |
Colors: | Salt and pepper, black and silver, or black. |
Schnauzer (Standard)

A.K.A.: Mittelschnauze, Schnauzer, Wirehair Pinscher
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 40-45, female: 35-40 |
Height (in): | male: 18-19, female: 17-18 |
Colors: | Pepper and salt or pure black. |
Scottish Collisky
A.K.A.: Collisky
Primary Breed | Collie |
Secondary Breed | Siberian Husky |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 55-70 |
Height (in): | 23-25 |
Colors: | Red and Blue Merle, Tricolored, White, Blue, Grey, Silver Sable |
Shetland Sheepdog
A.K.A.: Sheltie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 20 |
Height (in): | 13-16 |
Colors: | Black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan. |
Shollie
Primary Breed | Border Collie |
Secondary Breed | German Shepherd Dog |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-80 |
Height (in): | 21-29 |
Colors: | Black with tan, black with white, Sable, blue and red. |
Spookalier
A.K.A.: Cavckapoo, Cavkapoo
Primary Breed | Cavapoo |
Secondary Breed | Cock-A-Poo |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 12-20 |
Colors: | Red, apricot, black, beige, blond |
Vizsla
A.K.A.: Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Magyar Vizsla
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 45-65 |
Height (in): | male: 22-24, female: 21-23 |
Colors: | Solid golden rust. |
Weimaraner
A.K.A.: Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 70-85 |
Height (in): | male: 25-27, female: 23-25 |
Colors: | Mouse-gray to silver-gray. |
Wirehaired lab
A.K.A.: German Wirehaired Pointer Lab, German Wirehaired Lab, German Wirehaired Labrador, Wirehaired Labrador
Primary Breed | German Wirehaired Pointer |
Secondary Breed | Labrador Retriever |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-70 lbs |
Height (in): | 24-30 inches |
Colors: | Could come in various colors |