Puppy Breed: Cavalier
Posted on 06/30/2009 12:17:56 PM PDT by JoeProBono
These are the most intelligent and least intelligent dogs, according to The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren.
“Over 200 professional dog obedience judges, ranked 110 dog breeds on the basis of their intelligence.”
Coren is a dog expert and a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia. Here are his top and bottom choices.
MOST INTELLIGENT
1. Border collie
The border collie is energetic, intelligent, keen, alert and responsive. An intense worker of great tractability, it is affectionate toward friends but may be sensibly reserved toward strangers. When approached, the border collie stands its ground.
2. Poodle
A very active, happy, gay, intelligent, smart and elegant-looking dog, squarely built, well proportioned, carrying itself proudly. Properly clipped and carefully groomed, the poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself. It is known for its intelligence, his lively, mischievous sense of humour and his willingness to please.
3. German Shepherd
The German shepherd Dog is hailed as the world’s leading police, guard and military dog; but there is more to this dependable breed is more than its 9-to-5 job. Consistently one of the United States’ most popular breeds, according to AKC Registration Statistics, tThe German shepherd is also a loving family companion, herder and show competitor. The breed It is approachable, direct and fearless, with a strong, muscular body.
4. Golden Retriever
The golden retriever is intelligence and possesses an eager to please attitude. The working ability that has made the golden retriever such a useful hunting companion also makes it an ideal guide, assistance, and search-and-rescue dog. The golden-coloured coat is the hallmark of this versatile breed gold.
5. Doberman Pinscher
A square, medium-sized dog, the Doberman pinscher is muscular and possesses great endurance and speed. The Doberman is He is elegant in appearance and reflects great nobility and temperament. The properly bred and trained Doberman is a friend and guardian. Police and military want the Doberman on their forces because of its , and his intelligence and ability to absorb and retain training have brought him into demand as a police and war dog.
LEAST INTELLIGENT
1. Afghan hound
Although many refer to the Afghan as the "king of dogs", but its low obedience level is well known among dog breeders and trainers.The Afghan is an excellent hound (hunting by sight), and it remains popular as a show dog.
2. Basenji
The Basenji is known as the "barkless dog" because it makes a sound like a yodel.It also acts like a cat, grooming itself and staring out the window for hours! The Basenji can be temperamental and hard to train.
3. Bulldog
The bulldog is loose-jointed with a shuffling gate and massive, short-faced head. A medium-sized dog, it is not your typical lap dog, but would like to be. The bulldog is popular due to its lovable and gentle disposition and adorable wrinkles.
4.Chow Chow
The chow chow is extremely loyal to its family, but can be jealous of visitors and very stubborn. It requires a strong-willed owner and firm hand, or it will quickly take charge of the household!
5. Borzoi
The Borzoi is surprisingly cat-like in its free thinking and independent nature.It wants to keep itself clean and isn't as driven to please its master as most dogs.This makes it harder to train.
Source: Petmedsonline.org
I have a shepherd-lab mix who’s tried to make snowballs with her paws after watching me make some and throw them for her.
Our driveway at our last house was on a slope, and she would take her tennis ball to the top, let it go, and then chase it after it picked up some speed and bounced into the back yard.
There’s lots more. I could go on and on. She took training very well, but no one taught her these things.
She’s ancient now, and pretty lame, but her mind is still sharp as it ever was.
You actually make a good point. And, I think there are different sorts of *smart* when it comes to dogs. Trainability is one thing. Problem solving is another. Frankly, I like a biddable dog who is interested in pleasing me much more than a really smart (problem solving) dog, since the problem solvers tend to be into more mischief. But that’s just me.
Our Border Collie mix is a Democrat. When we’re handing out treats he runs to his crate and sits in it and waits for us to bring it to him because he doesn’t want to have our much smaller Springer female take it away from him. She runs the show and he knows it.
Puppy Breed: Cavalier
Go Yellow Jackets!
I would say your dog is a genius!
I’ve a 6 year old black lab who acts dumb gets all the attention and worst of all gets his drink and crisps in the pub before I get mine, he’s not so dumb after all it seems.
BTTT because I love DOGS
My oldest daughter and her husband have two Vizslas, Ziggy and Marley.
Ziggy always greets you with the most readily available toy in his mouth while walking sideways like a crab. Marley likes to "jack you up" by firmly planting her nose in your crotch and jabbing forcefully upward three times. So far her record is elevating me about seven inches off the floor.
Lhasa Apso
Dumbest.
Dog.
Ever.
Amen.
She has a congenital eye disease from a poor breeding that caused her to go blind at a young age. She can hear my husband get the treat jar and will come running. She knows she has to sit to get a treat and she wants to get hers first. So she sits, judges where the male cocker is sitting and her relationship to him and my husband with the treats, then without leaving the sit she wiggles and scoots her way ahead of him to the front of the line to get the first treat.
She is a doozy. She has always been a drama queen, wanting lots of attention.. Once she fell off the bottom stairs and to hear her carry on you would have thought she broke her back. SHe was whining and dragging her rear down the hall. I paniced and was looking for the emergency vet clinic #, when our daughter said “there is mothing wrong with her, Hey Lacy want a cookie?” She was up and running, beat my daughter to the kitchen.
Katie one of the other cockers we had was also very smart. Toby the male we have now not so smart, but he loves us and we him. He looks out for Lacy, she rules the roost.
I couldn't argue. I have a book, "How to Live With a Neurotic Dog,"--dedicated to a dachshund. I needed it! LOL! I've had two and wouldn't take anything for either. They have both gone to Rainbow Bridge---but I have many happy memories of both.
That’s so cute it only has “to be.”
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