Smartest dog breeds: the 24 most intelligent dogs from Rottweiler to Border Collie and German Shepherd - is yours on the list?

Dogs, like a lot of other animals, are intelligent creatures - but have you ever wondered which breeds are considered to be the smartest?

These are 24 of the smartest breeds of dogs, according to the American Kennel Club – in no particular order..

19. Azawakh

The Azawakh is a West African sighthound originating from the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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20. Papillon

These are excellent agility dogs and are consistent winners at the sport’s highest levels. They can also be trained to do all sorts of tricks (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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21. Chinook

The Chinook is known for intelligence, patience, and its eagerness to please (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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22. Poodle

Poodles are a popular choice of dog and are also a very intelligent breed (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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23. Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is a lean, tough ranch dog that is closely associated with cowboy life (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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24. Australian Kelpie

The Australian Kelpie is an active, alert, energetic and extremely intelligent dog (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock

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