I had an Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler) She was in my opinion the smartest dog in the world. I learned one very important thing from her, never get a dog that is smarter than you are!
We all loved our Blue Heeler, Monty, so much. We’ve been thinking of getting another but it’s too soon for me. I used to love watching him “work” our outdoor barbeques. Herding the guests’ children into two or three different groups.:)
Thats what my father always said....maybe we are related...that would not be good news for you :O)
I had that experience many years ago with a Newfie from the Dryad Kennells. She outsmarted me and everyone else, particularly her companion, our then other dog, an Ibizan Hound, although he was not by any means dumb.