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Australian
Cattle Dog
This breed is also
called "Heelers" and identified by color, such as a Red Heeler. Much like a
Siamese cat, the puppies are born white with markings on their face. As the
puppies grow they develop either a blue or red coloring to their coats. ACDs
were bred to withstand Australia's harsh weather and to be a working breed. This breed is smart, but stubborn. Mental and physical
exercise is important or this breed can become destructive from sheer
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Border Collie
Known for their
sheep herding skills, Border collies are highly active and intelligent.
While each dog has a unique personality, there are some traits among this breed that are easily recognizable, such as a nature
that wishes to please his owner. Interestingly there is no breed standard
for the coat pattern, which can vary widely. Instead, the breed is judged on
herding ability. |
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Doberman Pinscher
Because of
their fierce loyalty, speed and protective nature, Doberman pinschers are
often used as guard dogs. The pinscher is a working dog and needs lots of
exercise and attention. However, they are loving and loyal to their
families. Some little known facts about this breed include that it originated in
Thueringen, Germany and had roots in shepherd, rottweiler and terrier. |
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German Shepherd
Strong, muscled
and agile, the German shepherd is obedient and typically very easy to train.
This breed is used by law enforcement around the country for a variety of
tasks including drug searches, recovery and rescue. The smarter dogs even
serve alongside their human counterparts as police officers. German shepherds are fearless, but not aggressive
unless overtly threatened. They do not make friends easily, but once a
friend is made they are fiercely loyal. |
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Golden
Retriever
Smart and
energetic, but with gentle natures, most Golden retrievers make great family
dogs. They are fiercely loyal to family, but make friends easily with both
people and other animals. The breed first appeared in the late 19th Century
in the Scottish Highlands. The dogs were bred specifically to withstand the
weather of Scotland and to serve as hunting companions. |
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Labrador Retriever
Labs
have a short coat the repels water, a good temperament and intelligent mind.
For 19 years, the labrador has been one of the most popular dog breeds in
America. A lab needs to live in an environment that is active, because he is
a highly energetic working breed. Dogs that are left unattended for too
many hours or not given enough physical exercise can become destructive by
chewing and digging. |
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Papillon
When thinking about
intelligent breeds, a smaller dog might not immediately come to mind. The
Papillon might be diminutive in size compared to some of the other top
intelligent breeds, but when it comes to intelligence this dog is far from
lacking. Papillons are often used in agility shows and as service dogs.
Their ancestry includes toy spaniels as far back as the early 16th century. |
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Poodle
Poodles rank high in
intelligence when rated by the American Kennel Club and consistently come
out in the come 10 smartest dog breeds. There are several different versions
of poodles, from the American standard to toy sized poodles and sizes in
between. Perhaps this breeds is so intelligent because it was originally
bred to retrieve. Poodles that have been bred correctly are calm-natured and easy to train. |
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Rottweiler
This breed often comes
up in the top intelligent breeds in America. The Rottweiler is a solid,
well-muscled dog. The breed's temperament is calm and the breed characteristics. The Rottweiler is extremely protective of his
family, so it is important to socialize him at a young age and to get him
into obedience training to avoid any problems of aggressiveness. |
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Shetland
Sheepdog
The Sheltie originally came
from the Shetland Islands and were used as a farm dog, although today they
fall into a herding category for most competitions. Shelties come in a variety of colors, including black, blue merle and sable. The breed is
highly intelligent, calm-natured, easy to train and good as a family dog.
They are high energy dogs that need regular physical exercise. |
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