Border Collie — Dogs

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Border Collies are widely ranked as the most intelligent dog breed, especially in working and obedience intelligence. In studies by canine psychologist Stanley Coren, Border Collies typically learn a new command in under five repetitions and obey on the first try about 95% of the time—outpacing Poodles, German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers (all very smart themselves).

Bred on the Anglo-Scottish border to herd sheep, they developed exceptional