Dog expert shares 'most intelligent' breeds - is your furry friend on the list?

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Many people praise their dog's intelligence due to their four-legged friend being able to listen and respond to commands or perform tricks on cue.

While this may be a strong indicator of how smart your pet is, there are more things to consider.A dog expert has revealed that there are many different factors that need to be included when analysing your pooch's overall intelligence - including their genetic make up.Dawn Kovell, director of behaviour and training at the Marin Humane Society, has shared which 12 dog breeds she feels are the smartest.

Traditional working and herding breeds generally rank highly - but intelligence isn't everything.It is worth remembering that a supersmart dog may not always make the best household pet, especially when you factor in the owner's lifestyle.This is not to say that working can't be with a loving family, as she says that these "intelligent" dogs can reach their full potential when given the right amount of training and nurturing.

So what breeds does Dawn deem to be the smartest and if has your four-legged friend made it to the list?It may not come as much of a surprise to some people that the Border Collie is seen as one of the smartest dog breeds, reports the Express.