Smartie Dog Breeds Take it On Themselves to Brag About Their Intelligence

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If you're wondering which doggy breeds are the smartest, you'll soon find out. These doggy breeds have a lot to say about their intelligence. In this hilarious but educational posts, you'll hear from a few of your fave doggy breeds.

Smartest Dog Breed #1: Poodle

via: Mary Olund

I find myself ranked No. 2 in intelligence, falling supposedly behind the No. 1 Border Collie. Rather frequently, when I query people about the top intelligent breeds, they forget to mention me.

All of our varieties (Toy, Miniature, and Standard) shine brilliantly in obedience classes. Athletic as well as intelligent, we also excel in tracking, agility, and even herding on occasion.

Smartest Dog Breed #2: German Shepherd Dog

Deborah Stern

When Coren’s report was published, we appealed the case with the World Canine Council. How could we, the world’s most trainable and esteemed working breed, be ranked third?

After all, we were bred explicitly by Captain Max von Stephanitz for trainability and aptitude. Many breeds were developed for specific sporting, hunting, guarding, or herding skills. We, however, excel in military and police work, search and rescue, protection, and service work.

Smartest Dog Breed #3: Shetland Sheepdog

via:  Eva Gibson/Inner Mountain Photography.
In Coren’s report, we were named the sixth most intelligent breed. Our personality combines intelligence with great sensitivity, sweetness, alertness, and humility. Our focus and responsiveness are renowned. We look to our beloved family members with eager attentiveness: What would you like me to do next?

Smartest Dog Breed #4: Labrador Retriever

via: Black Dogs Rule

How six breeds out-rank me is inexplicable, but I’m too good-natured to complain. We sporting group breeds hunt, point, flush, and retrieve for hunters. And as my name suggests, I’m all about retrieving birds, balls, discs, slippers, or anything else you throw.

Smartest Dog Breed #5: Basenji

via: Debbie A. Marker

I can likely hunt my own food better than any breed listed above. Heck, the German Shepherd would probably hold a Stay command even if he was starving and six rabbits walked by! How smart is that? Doesn’t my shrewdness and discernment count toward intelligence?

WOW! Who knew that these dog breeds were this smart?! They certainly know their strengths and all believe to be the smartest of them all! LOL! No matter what, they're still the cutest pooches around.

For mor information about smart dog breeds, check out Dogster.



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