Intelligent Dog Breeds
Discover 93 dog breeds categorized as intelligent. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Airedale Terrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Athletic, Loyal, Curious, Independent, Playful, Smart, Funny, Couch
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Akbash Dog
Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Brave
American Bully
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous, Gentle, Curious, Independent, Athletic, Brave, Couch
United States
American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)
Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective
United States
American Eskimo Dog
Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Playful, Loyal, Adventurous, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Smart, Independent, Funny
United States
American Foxhound
Kind, Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Smart, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Curious
United States
American Pit Bull Terrier
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous
United States
American Water Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Obedient, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Curious, Athletic, Funny
United States
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Steady, Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Proud
Australian Kelpie
Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Funny, Smart, Brave, Playful, Curious, Athletic, Quiet, Shy
Australia
Australian Shepherd
Good-natured, Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Smart
United States
Barbet
Obedient, Companionable, Intelligent, Joyful
France
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Brave, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Smart, Independent, Dignified, Quiet, Couch
Kongo
Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Funny, Quiet, Smart, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Brave
Bearded Collie
Self-confidence, Hardy, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Funny, Friendly
Schotland
Beauceron
Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Protective, Calm, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Independent, Smart, Funny
France
Bedlington Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Intelligent, Good-tempered
England
Belgian Tervuren
Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Attentive, Protective
Belgium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Gentle, Funny, Dignified, Quiet, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Smart, Silly, Enthusiastic, Adventurous
Switzerland
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly, Intelligent, Active, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Affectionate, Curious, Couch, Quiet, Playful, Cat Curious, Funny, Independent, Athletic
Verenigde Staten
Boerboel
Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Dominant, Territorial, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Independent, Athletic, Protective, Gentle, Loyal, Smart
South Africa
Border Collie
Tenacious, Keen, Energetic, Responsive, Alert, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Curious, Shy
Border Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Gentle, Athletic, Loyal, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart, Brave
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Boston Terrier
Friendly, Lively, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Funny, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Athletic, Brave, Playful, Couch, Loyal, Protective
Verenigde Staten
Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Rational, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Curious, Brave, Dignified
Belgium
Boxer
Devoted, Fearless, Friendly, Cheerful, Energetic, Loyal, Playful, Confident, Intelligent, Bright, Brave, Calm, Affectionate, Funny, Curious
Germany
Boykin Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Companionable, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Athletic
United States
Briard
Fearless, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Protective
France
Brittany
Agile, Adaptable, Quick, Intelligent, Attentive, Happy
Bretagne
Cairn Terrier
Hardy, Fearless, Assertive, Gay, Intelligent, Active, Dog Friendly, Friendly, Playful, Affectionate, Couch, Dignified, Funny, Gentle, Independent
ma Sukosi
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate, Devoted, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Smart, Independent, Single Dog Home
Wales
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energetic, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Smart, Playful, Loyal, Brave, Funny, Athletic
United States
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Cat Passed Test, Gentle
United States
Chinook
Friendly, Alert, Dignified, Intelligent, Calm, Affectionate, Curious, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Brave, Independent, Athletic, Smart
Verenigde Staten
Coton de Tulear
Affectionate, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Vocal, Funny, Curious, Friendly, Shy or Timid, Gentle, Quiet, Loyal, Smart
Madagaskar
Dalmatian
Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Loyal, Smart, Deaf, Lyme
Croatia
Doberman Pinscher
Fearless, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Smart, Athletic, Affectionate, Couch, Curious
Germany
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Funny, Smart, Curious, Friendly
England
English Shepherd
Kind, Energetic, Independent, Adaptable, Intelligent, Bossy, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Funny, Quiet, Gentle
Verenigde Staten
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Athletic, Smart, Brave
England
English Toy Terrier
Stubborn, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Cunning
England
Eurasier
Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Watchful, Calm
Germany
Finnish Spitz
Playful, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Happy, Vocal, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Sweet, Curious
Finland
German Pinscher
Spirited, Lively, Intelligent, Loving, Even Tempered, Familial, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Curious, Loyal, Gentle, Funny
Germany
German Shepherd Dog
Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Confident, Intelligent, Watchful, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Smart, Quiet
Germany
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boisterous, Bold, Affectionate, Intelligent, Cooperative, Curious, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Hyper, Gentle, Loyal, Brave
Germany
Giant Schnauzer
Strong Willed, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent, Dominant, Powerful, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart, Curious, Couch, Gentle
Germany
Golden Retriever
Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Friendly, Trustworthy, Confident, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Funny, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loyal, Couch
Scotland
Greyhound
Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Smart, Sweet, Loving, Playful, Brave, Funny
Havanese
Affectionate, Responsive, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Funny, Friendly, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Independent, Athletic, Protective, Affection Motivated
Kuba
Irish Terrier
Respectful, Lively, Intelligent, Dominant, Protective, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Funny, Friendly, Quiet
Ireland
Italian Greyhound
Mischievous, Affectionate, Agile, Athletic, Companionable, Intelligent, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Gentle, Smart, Dignified
An Eadailt
Japanese Chin
Alert, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Cat-like, Playful, Athletic, Affectionate, Friendly, Smart, Curious, Funny, Gentle
Japan
Japanese Spitz
Affectionate, Obedient, Playful, Companionable, Intelligent, Proud
Japan
Kooikerhondje
Benevolent, Agile, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Territorial
Netherlands
Kuvasz
Clownish, Loyal, Patient, Independent, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Playful, Smart, Friendly, Goofy, Outgoing
Vengriya
Labrador Retriever
Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Smart, Independent, Athletic
Canada
Lancashire Heeler
Clever, Friendly, Alert, Intelligent, Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Funny, Loyal, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Dignified, Independent, Gentle
England
Lhasa Apso
Steady, Fearless, Friendly, Devoted, Assertive, Spirited, Energetic, Lively, Alert, Obedient, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Dignified
Tibet
Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Athletic, Couch, Friendly, Funny
Miniature American Shepherd
Energetic, Loyal, Intelligent
United States
Miniature Schnauzer
Fearless, Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Gentle, Smart, Curious, Funny, Quiet, Very Independent
Germany
Norwich Terrier
Hardy, Affectionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Active, Affection Motivated, Eager to Please, Food Motivated, Leans in, Seeks Affection, Quick learner, Silly Playful, Playful, Funny, Happy
England
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Independent, Brave
Old English Sheepdog
Sociable, Bubbly, Playful, Adaptable, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Brave
Papillon
Hardy, Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Happy, Affectionate, Athletic, Loyal, Curious, Playful, Independent, Quiet, Gentle, Other Dogs Coexist
Belgium
Pekingese
Opinionated, Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Protective, Loyal, Curious, VIP, Quiet, Independent, Smart
China
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Protective of Food, Toy Possessive, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Egypt
Plott
Bold, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
Pomeranian
Extroverted, Friendly, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Funny, Smart, Curious, Affectionate, Gentle, Athletic, Couch, Dignified, Loyal
Puli
Energetic, Agile, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Playful, Independent, Friendly
Hongarije
Pumi
Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal
Vengriya
Rat Terrier
Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Loving, Gentle, Loyal, Adaptable, Curious, Friendly, Dignified, Funny, Smart, Athletic, Brave
Verenigde Staten
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Loyal, Dignified, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart, Brave, Couch, Independent
Zimbabwe
Saluki
Aloof, Reserved, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Friendly, Funny, Smart, Loyal, Playful, Couch, Dignified, Gentle
Arabian Peninsula
Shetland Sheepdog
Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Strong
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Shih Tzu
Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous
China
Siberian Husky
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Playful, Smart, Couch, Loyal, Loving, Doggy Date Candidate
Siberia
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Dignified, Quiet
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Energetic, Playful, Intelligent, Faithful
Spanish Water Dog
Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Athletic, Intelligent, Smart, Playful
Spain
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Reliable, Fearless, Bold, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Courageous, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Curious, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Sweet
England
Standard Schnauzer
Good-natured, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Independent, Smart, Gentle, Loyal, Active
Germany
Swedish Vallhund
Fearless, Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Watchful
Suedia
Thai Ridgeback
Protective, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Familial, Smart, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Playful, Funny, Couch
Muang Thai
Tibetan Mastiff
Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Smart, Affectionate, Funny
China
Tibetan Spaniel
Willful, Aloof, Assertive, Independent, Playful, Intelligent, Happy, Affectionate, Brave, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal
Tibet
Toy Fox Terrier
Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Athletic, Funny, Couch, Protective
United States
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Loyal, Brave
Verenigde Staten
Weimaraner
Steady, Aloof, Stubborn, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Powerful, Fast, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Couch, Gentle
Germany
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Curious, Funny, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England
Xoloitzcuintli
Cheerful, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Protective, Calm
Mexico
Yorkshire Terrier
Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Couch, Gentle, Smart, Funny
England