The golden retriever, left, is among the most intelligent breeds of dog, while the beloved bulldog is among the least intelligent, according to author Stanley Coren.
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
The golden retriever, left, is among the most intelligent breeds of dog, while the beloved bulldog is among the least intelligent, according to author Stanley Coren.
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BS. I’ll put a Cavalier in the top five. easily. and I’ve had three poodles and a German Shepard.
I never saw a Golden Retriever on a skateboard!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQzUsTFqtW0
A very active, happy, gay...
Oh, great... that's *all* I need...
Poodles? Some of the dumbest dogs I’ve ever known have been Poodles. The smartest dog I ever owned was a German Shepherd. I also had a Springer Spaniel that was damn smart.
I have a beagle who I love the hell out of...but he’s just as dumb as a box of rocks.
LMFAO!!!!!
OK you have a point, though the bulldog lost a bit of credibility when it appeared to be eating the board? This might be the coolest thing on Youtube, EVER!
Smartest dog I’ve ever owned was a Sheltie. Magnificent animal.
My Doberman is smarter than most people I know, and smarter than all liberals.
LOL...skateboarding is your benchmark for intelligence? ;-)
My Lhasa is smart as a whip. She can be stubborn and does things when she is good and ready. My American Eskimo is like the Border Collie. She is extremely alert, at any one time, she knows what each of us are doing. The Lhasa could care less.
Once the GS passed on my mom told my dad that he could only get another dog if it had no fur and no tail. He chose a Dobie. She was so wonderful that they had two others after that.
Now that hubby and I have dogs of our own we have a Puggle -very cute, smart and stubborn as a mule. We also have a Grocery Store dog (you know "Free Puppies") that is Yellow Lab and Shepard. Again, knows exactly what you tell her to do but she waits to see if you are going to insist. We have been insisting ever since we got her and she still questions us. Love them to pieces though.
It beats chasing tennis balls.
Over. And over. And over.
The smartest dog I ever had was a Shepard-Lab mutt.I had to put a lock on the refrigerator.RIP-Suzie Dawg
Shepherds are the smartest dogs and I have two that can prove it.
One of them actually attempts to open the back door with her paws. She puts one on either side of the door knob and attempts to turn it.
I didn’t teach her this and couldn’t believe it when I saw her do it.
BTT
I bet the bulldog gets laid more.
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