Congrats, you’re getting a dog! Now the big question is, which breed? If “easy to train” is high on your list, then you might narrow your search down to the smartest types of dog breeds. To be clear, we aren’t saying other breeds aren’t smart per se—however, some dogs excel at tasks and pick up on commands faster than others.

In a new TikTok video, veterinarians from Queenstown Veterinary Hospital in Maryland reveal what they believe to be the four smartest dog breeds. Plus, find out what other experts have to say about these brainy canines.

1. Border Collie

Veterinarians agree that Border Collies are Ivy League-level smart.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the breed as an “intelligent workaholic,” noting they have the brain power to learn a “remarkable” amount of words and com

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