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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
When we were housebreaking her when she was a puppy, she figured out how to open the latch on the kennel cage, go and crap on the carpet, and then return to the cage to sleep; at least she didn’t figure how to close the latch.
I was thinking I just must have forgot to latch it but the same thing happened over again. So we put our other dog in the cage and Roxie, the shepherd/collie werewolf, showed us how she use her teeth to unlatch it and let the other dog out in a matter of seconds.
fun thread bump
is there a ping list?
I have a golden mix & german shep mix.. both are much smarter than me.. who is the obvious beta in the household
both were rescue/strays who just showed up here at my home & no owners ever found. probably dumped due to their high energy & need to run/play
and run & play we do.
Have had them since Sept 2005(Toby the golden)and Feb 2006(Josy the germ Shep)
oh and yes, will agree, I do have a very high IQ but think they are smarter(more cunning too?)
No— I hadn’t thought about there being a website! I have some of the books from the early ‘80’s. My sisters and my niece visited Australia and New Zealand and happened upon them while there. They brought some of the books back.
My favorite one is where Dog is holding onto the electric fence, and Wal, thinking it’s off gets a good jolt. Dog says something about take another so many volts just to see Wal get shocked. (It’s much funnier as the cartoon, and my description isn’t doing it justice.) Reminded me of all the electric fence pranks we pulled as kids.
I’ll have to go check out the website!
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Mine does open the back door. They can also open the yard gate.
I wasn’t very clear with my post. In choosing this breed you need to be very careful where you buy. I understand that the hip issue is going to occur whether or not the blood line is pure.
I agree.
Border Collies are very hyper and need to be outside and are not happy without chores to do and serious run/walk mileage.
This leaves the Poodle the top pet dog for most non-farm families.
I’d agree with that and I have two.
“My two Basenji’s are scary smart. I think the folks that write this stuff mistake obedience with intelligence.”
Yep. Our Basenjis wouldn’t listen but they are cunning and clever.
The smartest and best dog I have ever had the pleasure of owning was a lab/shephard mix (looked a lot like the dingo in your pic but with more of a shephard coat) ,, she had the best of both breeds in her.
Mine understand English, Bahasa Indonesia and a little bit of Dani (local group).
well Whisky & Moonshine do better than Toby & Josy whose eyes glaze over when I try to address them (in english) !
i get so many questions about those names. LOL!
Chesty and UGA beg to differ.
This has been around the Email lists for awhile but it is fun!
nap/bed time. Ate much too much & overdid
My first dog at the age of 50 was a lab/GS mix.. Oliver. He was the love/joy of my existence & when he died at 4 years of age unexpectedly of a collapsed lung from unknown cause a very big part of my soul left with him. I still mourn my guy. He was smart, yes, but he was loyal, loving & understanding.. a combination with commitment I have yet to find in humans I am sorry to say
One day the local pit bull that had a nasty reputation wandered over. My Tibetan kicked his ask. You can't always tell by the looks. What a great heart he had.
You got that right. Our smartest, the female, failed puppy obedience school 4 times.
They don’t know “sit” or “stay” but have no problem with 500 different words for “cookie” or “treat”.
Lovable little wrinkleheads.
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