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12. Two very smart breeds.

Sun Sep 21, 2025, 06:49 PM

Sep 21

Border Collies are ranked as the smartest and Papillons are 8. I see German Shepherds are #3, but I told Dakota not to let that go to his head. 🤣

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Watch Nimble the dog run the obstacles course [View all] Figarosmom Sep 20 OP

WOW! That dog is AMAZING!! Diamond_Dog Sep 20 #1

Isn't she? SheltieLover Sep 20 #3

Great job, Nimble! SheltieLover Sep 20 #2

I hope they can breed her, or at least clone her. multigraincracker Sep 20 #4

She looks like she's part border collie. BlueKota Sep 20 #5

Maxine sounds like she was a wonderful dog. BlueKota Sep 21 #10

She's a border Collie/ papillon mix, according to NPR scipan Sep 21 #11

Two very smart breeds. BlueKota Sep 21 #12

It's SUPER DOG!!! calimary Sep 20 #6

What a fun treat to watch her! StarryNite Sep 20 #7

WOW! She is well named. I feel out of breath just watching her. 3catwoman3 Sep 21 #8

Super fast and smart. Emile Sep 21 #13