Smart Dog Breeds
Discover 91 dog breeds categorized as smart. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Affenpinscher
Stubborn, Curious, Playful, Adventurous, Active, Fun-loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Social, Quiet, Smart, Independent, Dignified
Germany, France
Afghan Hound
Aloof, Clownish, Dignified, Independent, Happy, Affectionate, Gentle, Curious, Athletic, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart
Afganistan
Airedale Terrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Athletic, Loyal, Curious, Independent, Playful, Smart, Funny, Couch
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Alaskan Malamute
Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Brave, Gentle, Smart, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Energetic, Independent, Quiet
Alaska
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 Staffordshire Terrier
Tenacious, Friendly, Devoted, Loyal, Attentive, Courageous, Affectionate, Funny, Smart, Curious, Athletic, Brave, Dignified, Independent, Playful
United States
American Water Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Obedient, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Curious, Athletic, Funny
United States
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
Australian Terrier
Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Companionable, Even Tempered, Courageous, Affectionate, Brave, Athletic, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Smart
Australia
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Brave, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Smart, Independent, Dignified, Quiet, Couch
Kongo
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Athletic, Quiet, Brave, Smart, Couch
Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Funny, Quiet, Smart, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Brave
Beauceron
Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Protective, Calm, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Independent, Smart, Funny
France
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Gentle, Funny, Dignified, Quiet, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Smart, Silly, Enthusiastic, Adventurous
Switzerland
Bichon Frise
Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Playful, Gentle, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Athletic, Curious, Protective, Smart
Black and Tan Coonhound
Easygoing, Gentle, Adaptable, Trusting, Even Tempered, Lovable, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Independent, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Athletic, Couch
United States
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Smart, Curious, Funny, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Lady, Protective, Athletic
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
Boykin Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Companionable, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Athletic
United States
Cane Corso
Reserved, Stable, Quiet, Even Tempered, Calm, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Protective, Curious
An Eadailt
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Fearless, Affectionate, Sociable, Patient, Playful, Adaptable, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Curious, Gentle, Loyal, Independent, Protective, Quiet
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
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
Chow Chow
Aloof, Loyal, Independent, Quiet, Curious, Funny, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, ADORABLE, Smart, Goofy, Protective, Timid
China
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
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Playful, Smart, Funny, Couch, Independent, Gentle
Argentiinien
Dutch Shepherd
Reliable, Affectionate, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Smart, Playful, Brave, Dignified, Independent
Netherlands
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
Field Spaniel
Docile, Cautious, Sociable, Adaptable, Familial, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Protective, Brave, Curious, Independent, Funny
England
Finnish Lapphund
Friendly, Keen, Faithful, Calm, Courageous, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Brave, Curious, Funny, Athletic, Independent, Talkative
Finland
Finnish Spitz
Playful, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Happy, Vocal, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Sweet, Curious
Finland
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
Great Dane
Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Independent, Smart, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Funny, Loyal
Germany
Great Pyrenees
Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Smart, Funny, Curious, Friendly, Sweet, Loyal, Couch, Athletic, Brave
France
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 Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Athletic, Couch, Friendly, Smart, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Funny, Loyal
Ireland
Irish Wolfhound
Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Dignified, Patient, Thoughtful, Generous, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Protective, Smart, Gentle
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
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
Miniature Pinscher
Clever, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Responsive, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Funny, Smart, Gentle and Friendly, Gentle, Brave, Loyal, Couch
Germany
Miniature Schnauzer
Fearless, Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Gentle, Smart, Curious, Funny, Quiet, Very Independent
Germany
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
Pekingese
Opinionated, Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Protective, Loyal, Curious, VIP, Quiet, Independent, Smart
China
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Tenacious, Outgoing, Friendly, Bold, Playful, Protective, Smart, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Curious, Shy, Independent, Funny
Wales
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Protective of Food, Toy Possessive, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Egypt
Pomeranian
Extroverted, Friendly, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Funny, Smart, Curious, Affectionate, Gentle, Athletic, Couch, Dignified, Loyal
Pug
Docile, Clever, Charming, Stubborn, Sociable, Playful, Quiet, Attentive, Affectionate, Friendly, Loyal, Gentle, Funny, Smart, Curious
China
Rat Terrier
Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Loving, Gentle, Loyal, Adaptable, Curious, Friendly, Dignified, Funny, Smart, Athletic, Brave
Verenigde Staten
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Enjoys Others, Smart
United States
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Loyal, Dignified, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart, Brave, Couch, Independent
Zimbabwe
Saint Bernard
Friendly, Lively, Gentle, Watchful, Calm, Affectionate, Funny, Sweet, Brave, Playful, Smart, Curious, Independent, Loyal, Dog Friendly
Switzerland
Saluki
Aloof, Reserved, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Friendly, Funny, Smart, Loyal, Playful, Couch, Dignified, Gentle
Arabian Peninsula
Samoyed
Stubborn, Friendly, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Playful, Curious, Funny, Affectionate, Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Athletic, Brave
Schipperke
Fearless, Agile, Curious, Independent, Confident, Faithful, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Funny, Gentle and Friendly, Being rehomed by owner, Brave
Belgium
Scottish Terrier
Feisty, Alert, Independent, Playful, Quick, Self-assured, Affectionate, Loyal, Friendly, Curious, Smart, Quiet, Brave, Funny, Cookie Monster
Schotland
Siberian Husky
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Playful, Smart, Couch, Loyal, Loving, Doggy Date Candidate
Siberia
Silky Terrier
Friendly, Responsive, Alert, Quick, Joyful, Gentle, Couch, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Affectionate, Smart, Funny, Playful, Curious
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Dignified, Quiet
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
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
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 Terrier
Affectionate, Energetic, Amiable, Reserved, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Smart, Independent, Curious, Quiet
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
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Couch, Curious, Playful, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Brave, Independent, Shy
Hongarije
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Curious, Funny, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England
Wire Fox Terrier
Fearless, Friendly, Bold, Keen, Alert, Quick, Affectionate, Athletic, Funny, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Curious, Brave, Happy
England
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Proud, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Funny, Brave, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Smart
France
Yorkshire Terrier
Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Couch, Gentle, Smart, Funny
England