Head of the class

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Determining the intelligence of a breed of dog isn't as easy as administering an IQ test, but there are some breeds that easily move to the head of the class, including herders and working dogs. Because they were bred to work with humans, they are responsive and in tune with their human counterparts.

Determining the intelligence of a breed of dog isn't as easy as administering an IQ test, but there are some breeds that easily move to the head of the class, including herders and working dogs. Because they were bred to work with humans, they are responsive and in tune with their human counterparts. Here's a list of the top 10 smartest breeds:

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