Top 15 Most Brilliant Dog Breeds

#2. Poodle

Don’t let the fluffy hairdo fool you: Poodles are adept hunters, effective water dogs, and some of the brightest dogs you’re going to come across. Poodles of all sizes carry a high degree of intelligence, but the standard is the one best equipped to utilize those smarts, thanks to his greater size and strength. Underneath all those curls, the standard poodle sports a strong, slender body that makes him a great swimmer and excellent at retrieving.

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years

Colors: Black, White, Apricot, Cream, Sable, Black & White, Grey, Blue, Brown, Silver, Red

Temperament: Intelligent, Alert, Faithful, Active, Instinctual, Trainable

Weight: Male: 55-60 lbs, Female: 45-50 lbs

Height: Standard Poodle: 45 – 60 cm, Medium Poodle: 35 – 45 cm