3. Doberman Pinscher

It is known that this breed appeared in Germany. Its main mission was to guard and protect. Nowadays this dog breed is not as aggressive as it used to be many years ago. Families with kids can keep Dobermans with no fear. This species is playful, loyal and really friendly.

4. Poodle

That’s probably the smartest dog breed ever! The poodle comes from Germany. It was used for hunting birds. Poodles are great at water retrieving. There are a lot of various areas where the poodle is absolutely irreplaceable. This species can herd sheep, for example. You can train this dog at war, when soldiers need assistance in bringing supplies or helping the injured. Their joyful and easily trainable nature have made this breed especially popular in the circus.

5. Border Collie

Who would ever deny the fact that the border collie is one of the most attractive dog breeds on the planet? Some time ago this species was known as the Scotch sheep dog. It was first bred somewhere in between Scotland and England. Collies have an independent character, they are very intelligent indeed. They are good at making the right decisions. You might have heard of Chaser – the legendary collie who knows over 1,000 objects by name.