These Are the Pups That Top the List of Smartest Dog Breeds

5) Australian Cattle

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 “instinctual ability” to control the movements of other animals. They are especially intelligent at hearing and protecting livestock, so they are superb dogs for those who live on farms.

Height: 18-20 inches

Weight: 35-50 pounds

Life expectancy: 12-16 years