This one has a very large butt.
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
Thank YOU so much for sharing that with us.....
My favorite first born daughter has a black lab, shepherd, husky mixed dog.
Real (as in very much) friendly and super disciplined. This dog does not bark like other dogs. When other dogs bark, this dog looks at them strange. This dog pulls like a husky. Is unusually smart, occasionally outsmarting the person she is playing with. It also has a little shepherd protection in her, just a little.
Guess I like some dogs.
Yes - I have an unneutered male who’s dad won national titles in Schutzhund. He challenges me each and every day and really needs a lot of limits set.
As far as smiling - hmmm I’m going to say No to that. The times when he looks like he’s smiling the most are actually the times when he’s in hyper-drive mode because I’ve got a toy he wants. It looks like a smile but it’s more of a “as soon as you turn your head for half a second I’m going to be snatching that toy out of your hand” that he’s actually thinking.
I still know what he’s thinking most times, but I can’t say that he smiles in the way we do.
I've got the same mix and she is hell bent on herding me.
You obviously haven't met my brother.
I really think it takes a little extra work for poodles. You really have to be careful in the breeding. Most poodles are so inbred that only the bad traits come through. And they need to be the center of the household. I won’t have anything but a poodle, but I’m a stickler on the breeding.
We have a golden retreiver. She’s getting old and is not very active but has been a terrific dog (our 2nd golden).
Great thread. Thanks to all posters/linkers.
I have two Cavaliers, acquired after almost 30 years of Shelties and Border Collies. The Border Collies were SCARY smart. The Shelties were smart dogs. I’ve also owned Labs and Goldens.
I was stunned by how smart ONE of the Cavaliers, a tri female is. Not up to Border Collie standards by any stretch, but she could hold her own with my smartest Sheltie, and leaves my Labs and Goldens in the dust.
The other Cavalier, a Blenheim male, is the least intelligent dog it has ever been my pleasure to own. Pleasure, because he’s outrageously affectionate — he’s a Cavalier after all. But bless his heart, he’s dumb as a brick.
When the poll comes out for most affectionate dog, is there any way the Cavalier won’t be in the top two or three? Five hundred years of breeding solely as a companion dog clearly shows.
Cavaliers will top the list.
My oft-repeated line:
Every dog has a job it is bred to do. To be happy, it must engage in that job often. The job of the Cavalier is, literally, to sit on laps. They were bred by royalty to sit on laps.
When a friend took her German Shepherd to obedience training, the trainer loudly opined that no dog should ever be allowed on couches, chairs, beds, etc. - except for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, which needs it for their psychological well-being.
Great dog with kids but not good in hot climates.
This one has a very large butt.
My parents have a Sheltie. She is one smart dog.
Not mine, but many people forget they are sporting dogs and don’t train them correctly.
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