If you want to adopt a smart pet, or you already have a dog and you don’t know if his breed is smart we help you satisfy your curiosity. Their intelligence is similar to chimpanzees, elephants and dolphins. If having a smart dog is important to you and you’re willing to keep them mentally engaged, here are the breeds most willing to put in a hard day of thinking.

Australian cattle dog

Rottweiler

Papillon

Labrador retriever

Shetland sheepdog

Doberman pinscher

Golden retriever

German shepherd

Poodle

Border collie