Dog Intelligence Levels
Dogs come in various intelligence levels, from highly trainable breeds that can learn commands quickly to those that may need more patience and repetition. Browse through different intelligence categories to find a dog that matches your training expectations and lifestyle.
Brightest Dogs
These breeds are considered the most intelligent dogs, capable of learning new commands in fewer than 5 repetitions and obeying first commands 95% of the time or better. They excel in training and are often used as working dogs.
Total Breeds
11
Avg. Intelligence
95%
Avg. Price
$20,203
Kid-Friendly
3.9/5
Excellent Intelligence Dogs
These highly intelligent breeds learn new commands in 5-15 repetitions and obey first commands 85% of the time or better. They are quick learners and very trainable.
Total Breeds
7
Avg. Intelligence
84%
Avg. Price
$20,946
Kid-Friendly
4.2/5
Above Average Intelligence Dogs
These smart dogs typically learn new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obey first commands 70% of the time or better. They are responsive to training and can master a variety of tasks.
Total Breeds
9
Avg. Intelligence
74%
Avg. Price
$20,175
Kid-Friendly
3.9/5
Average Intelligence Dogs
These breeds show good intelligence, learning new commands in 25-40 repetitions and obeying first commands 50% of the time or better. They are trainable but may require more patience and consistency.
Total Breeds
16
Avg. Intelligence
59%
Avg. Price
$20,103
Kid-Friendly
3.9/5
Fair Intelligence Dogs
These dogs may need 40-80 repetitions to learn new commands and obey first commands 30% of the time or better. They can be trained successfully with patience and positive reinforcement.
Total Breeds
19
Avg. Intelligence
40%
Avg. Price
$20,201
Kid-Friendly
3.7/5
Low Intelligence Dogs
These breeds may need 80-100 or more repetitions to learn new commands and obey first commands 25% of the time or better. While they can be trained, they may require specialized approaches and extra patience.
Total Breeds
25
Avg. Intelligence
15%
Avg. Price
$18,895
Kid-Friendly
3.2/5