For several months, researchers from the University of Budapest (Hungary) examined the brains of thirteen companion dogs of four different breeds as they were spoken to. Their result, published in the columns of the magazine Nature: the center of the reward is activated only when the meaning of the spoken words coincides with a joyful intonation. What to prove that our dogs understand us better than we thought until then. This does not prevent some dogs to be smarter than others.

The border collie

According to the rankings of Canadian psychologist Stanley Coren - both on situational intelligence, work intelligence and instinctive intelligence - the border collie would be the smartest dog. It is a working dog whose task, at its origin, was to watch the cattle. It only needs to be stimulated, both physically and intellectually. Today, he is often at the top of the agility competition rankings.

The poodle

The poodle is not just the little doggie to his mum. He is also a particularly intelligent dog, always curious to learn new things. Moreover, we regularly find him as a star circus numbers.

The German Shepherd

The French particularly appreciate the German Shepherd. Perhaps because it is particularly easy to educate. Or for his penchant for wanting to please his master. The intelligence of the German Shepherd allows him to act as a watchdog or research dog, but also a simple pet dog.

The golden retriever

Fourth in this ranking, the golden retriever is the guide dog and the service dog par excellence. He is full of energy, but his gentleness and attachment to his master make him particularly easy to educate.

The doberman

Finally, the Dobermann - who may suffer from a bad image - appears not only fifth in the ranking of the most intelligent dogs in the world, but he is also one of the most sensitive dogs in the world. He is of course a good watchdog and defense.