Clever Dogs

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What are the smartest dog breeds in the world? We all love our dogs; 1______ must be the cleverest ever. But is your dog's breed known as one of the most intelligent? We've compiled a list of the top five most intelligent dogs as demonstrated by extensive testing and research. In reverse order these are Doberman, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Poodle and the cleverest of all is the Border Collie. If your dog isn't on this list, don't despair. Sometimes, having a dog with very 2_______. For example, if a very clever dog is left at home alone all day, it can get bored and become destructive or even neurotic. On the other hand, a dog with limited intelligence can be left at home all day, 3          _______ minutes before you arrive home! Like many intelligent breeds, the Border Collie needs a job to do. If they don't have a purpose in life, or some kind of job 4_______. Actually many of them have a  common ancestor. A dog called "Old Hemp" who lived at the end of the 19^th Century. He was such a hardworking and intelligent dog he was used to father a new generation of super intelligent dogs. Just to be clear —please note that Border Collies should definitely not be left at home alone all day, 5_______ can become quite destructive. They need constant companionship, praise, and extensive exercise. This requires a lot from owners including a suitable lifestyle and lots of living space. So if you work and live in the city, a Border Collies 6_______ for you! Because of their legendary intelligence, Border collies set the standard in competitions for such skills as agility, obedience of course, sheepdog trials.

A.    and not even realize you're gone until a few

B.    and most of us believe our own dog

C.    but if they are, they

D.    they will not be happy

E.    probably isn't the dog

F.     but they are not quite

G.    high intelligence can have its drawbacks