These are 24 of the smartest breeds of dogs, according to the American Kennel Club – in no particular order..
19. Azawakh
The Azawakh is a West African sighthound originating from the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
20. Papillon
These are excellent agility dogs and are consistent winners at the sport’s highest levels. They can also be trained to do all sorts of tricks (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
21. Chinook
The Chinook is known for intelligence, patience, and its eagerness to please (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
22. Poodle
Poodles are a popular choice of dog and are also a very intelligent breed (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
23. Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a lean, tough ranch dog that is closely associated with cowboy life (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
24. Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is an active, alert, energetic and extremely intelligent dog (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock