Border Collies often make it to newspaper headlines because of their heroic acts and incredible abilities. They have extraordinary intelligence and high energy, which is why they easily take the

#1 spot as the smartest pups.

Poodles, along with Border Collies and German Sheperds are found to be as smart as an average two-and-a-half year old! They are easily trainable, sharp-minded, and not to mention, extremely

cute and cuddly!

German Sheperds are best known for they royalty and their ability to be protective. This is the very reason why they are the common face of police dogs. They're commonly

used for search-and-rescue and for sniffing out narcotics.

An enormously popular breed, Golden Retrievers are probably the most affectionate dogs of all. Aside from that, they respond well to basic and advanced training - they can learn well over

200 commands!

Doberman Pinschers are the third-best watch dogs, behind Rottweilers and German Sheperds. They have inborn fearlessness and deep stamina, and they can be easily trained for dominance or docility. They have

a past of being war dogs which makes them appear fearsome, but they are actually gentle and loving.

Shetland Sheepdogs are basically miniature versions of collies. They are smart and easy to train. They are also energetic, so expect them to be playful. Shetland Sheepdogs are also herding

dogs, they show great devotion to families and are happy to live pretty much anywhere.

The Lab, another popular choice among families, have extraordinary learning abilities. Even new dog owners will find it easy to train this breed. Labs are also known for affection and

patience, which makes them perfect companions to families with kids.

Papillons may be deceptively cute, but they are tougher and stronger than they appear. They are so smart that they can be trained to join competitions. 

Originally from Germany, Rottweilers are true work companions. They are strong and fearless, and inclined to obey the commands of their owners. They're also courageous and extremely loyal, which makes

them great additions to families.

A breed from Down Under, Australian Cattle Dogs are great service dogs. They are originally occupied with controlling and herding cattle, so they are very organized and would often put

their own toys away after playing.