“I owned one Australian Shepard a very smart dog”
We have lived with Australian Shepherds forever.
All of them, intelligent and skilled in different ways.
That said, I believe that most dogs are smarter than most people would think.
Yes, like grunts there some slow ones...
We have been fortunate in that ours have been very good companions, and traveled well too.
Been there. Any dog that’s bright and travels well is a dog to cherish, regardless of breed. But I’ve known a couple Aussies, and they’re a breed apart.
I learned over the years that if My Dogs don't like somebody then that person is not to be Trusted.
I've even gotten a Home Care Nurse replaced because not only did I not like the Nurse, neither of My Girls liked her as well. So audiopus, by-by,etc.