{"id":1806,"date":"2024-11-27T07:10:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/?p=1806"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:10:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:10:25","slug":"these-are-the-pups-that-top-the-list-of-smartest-dog-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/these-are-the-pups-that-top-the-list-of-smartest-dog-breeds\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Pups That Top the List of Smartest Dog Breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"

1) Gordon Setter<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hailing from Scotland and England, and named after a Duke, Gordon Setters are quite the royal breed. According to the American Kennel Club, although they were originally bred to hunt,\u00a0setters have become known for their reliability, excellent memory, and stamina, in addition to their intelligence.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>23-27 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>45-80 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a012-13 years<\/p>\n

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2) Welsh Terrier<\/p>\n

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Welsh Terriers are known for their decision-making abilities and hunting tactics when put to the challenge. According to PetPonder, these terriers are rambunctious at first for new owners, but with good training,\u00a0these dogs become fiercely loyal and protective.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a020 pounds<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a015 inches<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>12-15 years<\/p>\n

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3) Old English Sheepdog<\/p>\n

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According to Your Purebred Puppy, Old English Sheepdogs are\u00a0sociable, good-natured pets that thrive around people\u00a0and are demanding of attention. They are impeccable watchdogs, and thrive in situations where they must protect someone or something. But be warned, they can become unhappy and destructive when left without companionship.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>21-22 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a060-100 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>10-12 years<\/p>\n

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4) English Springer Spaniel<\/p>\n

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Originally developed as a “gun dog” for game shooting in fields, English Springer Spaniels are extremely obedient in tracking and hunting, while also being a pleasant companion. According to Dog Time, these\u00a0athletic breeds are the ideal furry friend\u00a0to have when going hiking or camping.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a019-20 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a040-50 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>12-14 years<\/p>\n

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5) Australian Cattle<\/p>\n

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According to the American Kennel Club, Australian Cattle Dogs are an alert and curious breed belonging to the Herding Group, and group of breeds that share an\u00a0“instinctual ability” to control the movements of other animals.\u00a0They are especially intelligent at hearing and protecting livestock, so they are superb dogs for those who live on farms.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>18-20 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a035-50 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>12-16 years<\/p>\n

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6) Belgian Tervuren<\/p>\n

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Tervs, as Belgian Tervurens are widely known, are very independent and intelligent. According to the American Kennel Club, their\u00a0smart self-sufficiency\u00a0can actually get them into trouble if they’re not trained properly. Turning tasks and chores into games helps these pups get the job done, and they’ll actually start to enjoy their new work.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a022-26 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>45-70 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a012-14 years<\/p>\n

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7) Border Collie<\/p>\n

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Border Collies are famous herders, and according to the American Kennel Club, these canines are some of the\u00a0most agile, balanced, and durable dogs around.\u00a0Obedience training should start early, and mental stimulation is necessary to keep them happy.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a018-22 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a030-55 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>12-15 years<\/p>\n

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8) Golden Retriever<\/p>\n

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Golden Retrievers are hard workers, hands down. According to The Smart Canine, they are the\u00a0fourth smartest dog breed\u00a0for their obedience and working intelligence. According to the American Kennel Club, the breed is a\u00a0top pick for seeing-eye roles, in search-and-rescue situations, and in field work. They\u2019re easy to train, but require a lot of love and bonding time. If you give these pups attention, they\u2019ll give you loyalty right back.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>21.5-24 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a055-75 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>10-12 years<\/p>\n

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9) Bernese Mountain Dog<\/p>\n

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Bernese Mountain Dogs are easily trainable, but be warned: They don’t like a quick change in training methods or harsh commands. According to Your Purebred Puppy, they’re\u00a0sensitive creatures, but would you want to hurt these adorable canines’ feelings? They’re also known for their great strength and ability to herd cattle (and basically anything else on a ranch).<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a023-27.5 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong>\u00a070-115 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a07-10 years<\/p>\n

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10) Bloodhound<\/p>\n

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Bloodhounds like to take charge, and that’s all thanks to their noses. According to Cesar’s Way, these\u00a0hunters locate their prey by scent\u00a0and won’t give up until they find what they’re looking for. You won’t find technology out there more capable than a Bloodhound’s nose, though that determination can sometimes mean the breed is a little stubborn.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>23-27 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>80-110 pounds<\/p>\n

Life expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>10-12 years<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1) Gordon Setter Hailing from Scotland and England, and named after a Duke, Gordon Setters are quite the royal breed. According to the American Kennel Club, although they were originally bred to hunt,\u00a0setters have become known for their reliability, excellent memory, and stamina, in addition to their intelligence. Height:\u00a023-27 inches Weight:\u00a045-80 pounds Life expectancy:\u00a012-13 years<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1807,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1806"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1806"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1806\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1808,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1806\/revisions\/1808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}