Meet the smartest dog breed in the world—plus see if your dogs breed is one of the top 60

Dog owners have long sought out specific breeds for their energy levels, appearances, and mannerisms. But among the many qualities that make up these different breeds, intelligence can also play a major role in determining which canine companion you want to bring into your life.

In general, dogs are believed to be about as intelligent as a 2- or 2.5-year-old human. However, there are plenty of standouts within that range. If you're looking to adopt a new four-legged friend who can easily pick up on your commands, then author and professor of canine psychology Stanley Coren's 2006 book, "The Intelligence of Dogs," is an excellent reference point. It's widely accepted among the community of canine devotees as an accurate representation of the trainability and overall intelligence of breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs.

Coren's list of the 63 brightest dog breeds was compiled with help from the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs, as well as a survey of dog owners. At Coren's request, obedience trial judges ranked breeds on obedience and working intelligence—categories that are based on how well a breed typically learns from humans. The analysis also ranked breeds based on adaptive intelligence, which refers to a dog's ability to problem-solve on its own. Breeds that took the shortest amount of time to learn new commands rank the highest.

Stacker is here to share Coren's rankings, including information on how quickly these pups pick up new commands and how often they obey the first command they're given. Many of these breeds evolved as working dogs to complete specific tasks, so all that extra brain power has its purpose.

Read on to see if you'll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog's intellectual prowess the next time you take your fur baby out for a walk.