10 of the Smartest Dog Breeds You Should Know About

Golden Retriever

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Poodle

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Border Collie

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German Shepherd

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Papillon

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Labrador Retriever

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Australian Cattle Dog

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Collie

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Bloodhound

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Miniature Schnauzer

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