It's not My Dog...
Posted on 05/02/2015 7:53:29 AM PDT by MtnClimber
When one is looking to bring home a dog, one of the things that factors into the decision is their intelligence. Finding out the intelligence level of specific dog breeds is important in terms of how easily a dog can be trained and how obedient and responsive they will be based on their ability to understand commands, which will give one the best chance of having a happy life with their new pet as opposed to having it be an added stress. Dogs with the highest levels of intelligence are very well-suited for work as service dogs for those with visual impairments in particular.
Our chihuahua was like that. B-A-T-H and V-E-T sent him running but and T-R-E-A-T made him turn in circles and jump up.
It's not My Dog...
BCs need a lot of activity and room to run. They don’t do well in small spaces and they don’t like being alone.
Honestly, I would go down and see what the dog rescue groups have. I just saw a Bordie collie cross at a rescue. He was very mellow-that sure didn’t come from the BC part of him!
Looks almost identical to my dog, but the one in the picture has longer ears. Mine looks like an English Pointer, but with a touch of pit bull.
¡Ay Chihuahua, Por Tequila, Oprime Número dos¡
Belgian Sheepdog Misty
Collie Rocky
Good to hear that it’s not the breed, maybe the owner (or previous owner) did something to him.
My parents had a chocolate lab, most loving dog I ever knew, but not the brightest. I used to say you could hit her in the head with a shovel and she’d say, “That was fun! Let’s do that again!”
Seconded.
Choosing a dog purely on “intelligence” can be a mistake. Some intelligent breeds are high maintenance as far as keeping them entertained and out of mischief, they can become destructive if not worked with and taught and kept busy. Better to look at all the traits of the breed to find the dog that fits your own personality and lifestyle. Some people are better off with a pleasant, passive couch potato that needs little in the way of grooming, just good company.
Is your dog named Toonces?
Which breed are we talking about? If it is collie, I was the owner and had him since he was 6 weeks old. He wasn’t totally stupid, just not the smartest dog on the block. He could do tricks and stuff like that. He wasn’t a total idiot.
My neighbor’s cocker spaniel, very possibly the stupidest dog on the planet.
Oh yeah. I should have looked up the comment. I apologize for that. Yes, many cocker spaniels are very smart and sweet.
My brother-in-law has an akita. One of the smartest dogs I’ve ever encountered. He talks like a human, even to the point where you can make-out the rhythm of the words he’s trying to say. When he’s trying to be really emphatic, you can see his facial expressions changing and his word tones adjusting as he works-out his sentences.
Another benefit: my brother-in-law lives in a bad neighborhood, and *no one* messes with his house. That dog is built like a tank and afraid of nothing.
Bulldogs get a tire out of pool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TDzJiK7AdQ
My Corgi, Frank (for his blue eyes!), is my best buddy. He burps, farts, talks in his sleep, and when he wants your attention he stares directly into your eyes w/out blinking (He could make a cat blush!). He follows my wife around and keeps her in view at all times. He has great herding instincts and follows commands immediately. He can read facial expressions and interprets them correctly. My wife and I are bonded with Frank and would never part with him.
Regards,
GtG
Beautiful, happy pooch. I LOVE Shepherds! Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous! I’m sorry he’s no longer here. Our pets definitely don’t live long enough, that’s for sure.
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