THE INTELLIGENCE OF DOGS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK

Stanley Coren | 320 pages | 06 Mar 2006 | SIMON & SCHUSTER | 9781416502876 | English | New York, United States Smartest Dog in the World - List of Smartest Dogs

Manchester Terrier — The Manchester Terrier is such a pleasant and happy dog to be around. Their wonderful personalities will liven up any room. Welsh Springer Spaniel — These small Spaniels are always lively and active. They love people, but can be a little stubborn at times. They are great people pleasers and will fit well with any family. Border Terrier — The Border Terrier is fearless and alert in the fields, but affectionate and obedient at home. Bouvier des Flandres — Protective of its family, this dog is loyal and gentle. Airedale Terrier — This dog breed is very sociable and outgoing. Giant Schnauzer — This is one powerful and dominant Schnauzer. Yorkshire Terrier — The Yorkshire is small, but bold and courageous. These smart dogs are high in energy and obedient. In this batch of 20 dog breeds, we are left with dogs that are considered to be extremely smart. Just how smart, though? Depending on the complexity of the command, bright dogs will probably be able to learn a new command in under 30 minutes! Not bad at all. At this rate, their obedience rate is almost unnoticeable from dog breeds in the next class up. The Cardigan is a great companion to have. Vizsla — The Vizsla dog is gentle and affectionate. Although quiet, the Vizsla is quite the smart canine. Irish Water Spaniel — They may have a goofy and silly personality. But this large Spaniel breed is a lot smarter than it acts. They love being active and have the intelligence to learn quickly. Bernese Mountain Dog — This dog breed makes the perfect family dog. Belgian Malinois — The Malinois is an extremely hyper dog. Think of them as small German Shepherds with unlimited energy. Weimaraner — Although very smart, the Weimaraner has been known to be aloof around people. They just need more time to warm up to people. American Cocker Spaniel — Quiet and friendly, the Cocker Spaniel is an affectionate dog thats good with kids. Brittany — Their attentive personality and intelligence make them very adaptable dogs. It always seems like they know whats going on. Standard Schnauzer — The Schnauzer is overall very trainable and good-hearted. They love to play and can be excellent family dogs. German Shorthaired Pointer — These dogs are known to be very trainable. Keeshond — The Keeshond breed is active and energetic. But their high intelligence make them very obedient dogs to own. How smart are they? Belgian Sheepdog — This breed is similar to the Schipperke, from physical appearance to intelligence. They are also slightly larger, but great herders too. Schipperke — This dog breed is fearless, courageous and active. Small dogs mean small brain, but not less intelligence. Their intelligence makes them very trainable, but can sometimes be stubborn in personality. The top 10 smartest dog breeds happen to also be some of the most popular dogs in the world. Is this a coincidence? Probably not. People are attracted to smart people. Likewise, people are attracted to smart dogs. Makes sense, right? The breeds that have made this exclusive category are some of the most trainable dogs in the canine kingdom. And according to Stanley Coren, the top 10 dogs can learn a new command with just 5 repetitions or less! These numbers are pretty remarkable and just shows how intelligent and obedient dogs can really be at the highest level. The Australian Cattle Dog is one of the premier herding dogs to hail from Australia. Though they love to work , it takes intelligence to be such skilled and efficient herding dogs. Australian Cattle Dogs are also famously called the Blue Heelers. Many Australian Cattle Dogs also come in a blue coat color too, hence the complete name. They are confident, yet smart and big on pleasing people. Rottweilers are generally used as watchdogs because of their bold and courageous personality. Rottweilers make fantastic police dogs, herding dogs, service dogs or just a companion and friend. And, like many other intelligent dogs, they play great with kids. The Papillon dog breed is not as popular or known as the others on this list. Their intelligence is first class and they are especially good at learning tricks — mainly tricks that require a lot of athleticism. Papillons are versatile dogs that can be trained to do all sorts of things. And, they are more than willing to show off. Papillons are a great choice for a family dog or affectionate lap dog. Hence, their staggering popularity. The Lab is certainly a smart dog breed, but they are also gentle , courageous and easy to raise. Needless to say, Labs are the perfect companion dogs. The Shetland Sheepdog is pretty much a small Collie. These intelligent herding dogs make great family dogs because they love to learn new tricks and show off too. Plus, they learn them fast. Their loyalty lies with the family and they will happily entertain the kids with tricks. Fortunately, the Shetland Sheepdog is smart enough to recognize when strangers are threats or friends. The Dobermann has massive strength, size, speed and endurance. They served in the Second Battle of Guam in and many of them died for the country in that war. Still, Dobermans make great family dogs because of their intense devotion. Golden Retrievers are the third most popular dog breed in America. They are almost perfect dogs for any type of owner, which explains their immense popularity. Whatever task you hand their way, they will take to heart and perform to the best of their abilities. The German Shepherd is the premiere dog for police forces around the world. Is it really a surprise that law enforcement would pick a dog breed this high up the list? They are extremely smart, ferocious workers and brave. All of which, make them ideal for a partner-in-crime. German Shepherds are also the 2nd most popular family dogs due to their devoted loyalty and protective instincts. However, they require a ton of work. They are exceptionally quick learners and have been used to track down, hunt and retrieve a variety of game. Some Poodles are even bred to retrieve objects from the water. Due to their high intelligence and fantastic temperaments, they have become widely popular family dogs. With such a high intelligence, is it really a surprise why Poodle mixes like the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle are super smart too? The Border Collie tops the list as the 1 smartest dog breed. Who would have guessed? These workaholics are arguably the best sheep herders among all dog breeds. The Border Collie is also very lively and affectionate towards its family. They make for a great cuddle at home, but also commanding workers on the field. The smartest dog breeds list featured in this article was based solely on obedience and work intelligence. Both instinctive and adaptive intelligence are more subjective. Let me explain why. Instinctive intelligence refers to the innate ability or skill of the dog breed. In other words, what the dog was bred for. Before dogs made it into the mainstream and house pets, they were primarily bred for roles and jobs in society. Every dog has an instinctive intelligence, but it is senseless to make comparisons across breeds as to which are smarter in this respect—their abilities are simply too different to compare. This ability to round up livestock and naturally guide them towards a direction requires intelligence, especially without little to no extra training from humans. In a sense, this is instincts to the dog, but can also be viewed as a special type of intelligence. Though they may be just family dogs and companions today, each dog breed was originally bred for a purpose. The third and final component of canine IQ is adaptive intelligence , which refers to what the dog can learn for him or herself. In my opinion, this may be the most important aspect of dog IQ. How great is the dog at learning from previous experiences and the environment? Is the dog good at solving problems without human help and intervention? All these questions are used to evaluate the adaptive intelligence in dogs. All Golden Retrievers have the same instinctive intelligence, yet while most are quite clever, you will occasionally encounter one that seems totally clueless, making same mistakes over and over. Within the same breed of dog, individual dogs have roughly the same instinctive intelligence. But with adaptive intelligence, dogs can vary a lot in the same breed. Similar to how not all humans are very intelligent — dogs are the same way! However, there are many dog breeds known for high adaptive intelligence, such as Cocker Spaniels, Shiba Inus, Golden Retrievers, Poodles and many more. The only way we can evaluate this unusual type of intelligence is through stories and anecdotes. It could also be a dog avoiding a house with a large aggressive dog on walks. These dogs are all learning from experience. Did your dog breed not make the list? They could be outside the top list. Or, they can be a mixed dog breed, which were not part of the trials. In addition, non-recognized breeds were excluded too. This list only accounts for the most intelligent breeds. However, there are many more dog breeds than that. According to the AKC , there are currently recognized dog breeds. So, nearly half of all recognized dog breeds fall outside this top list! There is no data on mutts at the time because there are simply too many variations. We often see high IQ with the Goldendoodle , for example. See mixed dog breeds here. This list only contains breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Club. In a nutshell, no it does not and should not matter. If you had a kid that was loving and affectionate, but not as intelligent as you wanted, what would you do? Would you abandon them or wish you had another kid? Of course not! Not all dogs near the top of the intelligence list are expensive dog breeds. Though, some will inevitably be more pricey. And yes, it can make dog training a bit easier and save some time. But I always suggest that its best to find a dog breed that matches your personality and needs. Unless you need a dog trained for something special think police, service, etc. And, all dogs can learn how to be house trained with relative ease. But every dog breed has a unique personality and temperament. So, I urge you to pick a dog that fits your personality, hobbies and lifestyle regardless of how smart they are. I have a Pomsky dog, but i dont see it on this list of smartest dog breeds. Does that mean my dog is dumb? This list of smartest dog breeds is for breeds recognized by the AKC. A pomsky is a mix of husky and pomeranian? Should be pretty smart still. Hi Mikayla. Unfortunately, Coren did not rank the Beagle in the top smartest dogs list. But what if you have a Poodle and Border Collie mix? The top two smartest dog breeds on this list. I think generally, dog breeds that are a mix tend to be dumber than say a pure breed of a Poodle or pure breed of a Border Collie. Yet, we do it. I think the opposite is the case — as with humans, mixed dogs are probably more intelligent than inbred pedigree breeds. What does happen with mixed breeds is that they tend to lose the characteristics that the pedigree dogs were bred for — eg. Where did you find these rankings? I do too. I honestly thought the Australian Shepherd would rank higher on the list though. Gosling, V. Kwan, O. John Journal of personality and social psychology Citation Type. Has PDF. Publication Type. 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Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Yorkshire Terrier. Portuguese Water Dog. Airedale Terrier. Bouvier des Flandres. Border Terrier. Field Spaniel. Australian Terrier. American Staffordshire Terrier. Gordon Setter. Bearded Collie. Cairn Terrier. Kerry Blue Terrier. Irish Setter. Australian Silky Terrier. Miniature Pinscher. English Setter. Pharaoh Hound. Clumber Spaniel. Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Bedlington Terrier. Fox Terrier Smooth. Curly Coated Retriever. Irish Wolfhound. Australian Shepherd. Finnish Spitz. Pointer dog. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. German Wirehaired Pointer. Black and Tan Coonhound. American Water Spaniel. Siberian Husky. Bichon Frise. King Charles Spaniel. Tibetan Spaniel. English Foxhound. Jack Russell Terrier. American Foxhound. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. West Highland White Terrier. Scottish Deerhound. Boxer dog. Great Dane. Shiba Inu. Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Chinese Shar Pei. Wire Fox Terrier. Ibizan Hound. Welsh Terrier. Probably not. People are attracted to smart people. Likewise, people are attracted to smart dogs. Makes sense, right? The breeds that have made this exclusive category are some of the most trainable dogs in the canine kingdom. And according to Stanley Coren, the top 10 dogs can learn a new command with just 5 repetitions or less! These numbers are pretty remarkable and just shows how intelligent and obedient dogs can really be at the highest level. The Australian Cattle Dog is one of the premier herding dogs to hail from Australia. Though they love to work , it takes intelligence to be such skilled and efficient herding dogs. Australian Cattle Dogs are also famously called the Blue Heelers. Many Australian Cattle Dogs also come in a blue coat color too, hence the complete name. They are confident, yet smart and big on pleasing people. Rottweilers are generally used as watchdogs because of their bold and courageous personality. Rottweilers make fantastic police dogs, herding dogs, service dogs or just a companion and friend. And, like many other intelligent dogs, they play great with kids. The Papillon dog breed is not as popular or known as the others on this list. Their intelligence is first class and they are especially good at learning tricks — mainly tricks that require a lot of athleticism. Papillons are versatile dogs that can be trained to do all sorts of things. And, they are more than willing to show off. Papillons are a great choice for a family dog or affectionate lap dog. Hence, their staggering popularity. The Lab is certainly a smart dog breed, but they are also gentle , courageous and easy to raise. Needless to say, Labs are the perfect companion dogs. The Shetland Sheepdog is pretty much a small Collie. These intelligent herding dogs make great family dogs because they love to learn new tricks and show off too. Plus, they learn them fast. Their loyalty lies with the family and they will happily entertain the kids with tricks. Fortunately, the Shetland Sheepdog is smart enough to recognize when strangers are threats or friends. The Dobermann has massive strength, size, speed and endurance. They served in the Second Battle of Guam in and many of them died for the country in that war. Still, Dobermans make great family dogs because of their intense devotion. Golden Retrievers are the third most popular dog breed in America. They are almost perfect dogs for any type of owner, which explains their immense popularity. Whatever task you hand their way, they will take to heart and perform to the best of their abilities. The German Shepherd is the premiere dog for police forces around the world. Is it really a surprise that law enforcement would pick a dog breed this high up the list? They are extremely smart, ferocious workers and brave. All of which, make them ideal for a partner-in-crime. German Shepherds are also the 2nd most popular family dogs due to their devoted loyalty and protective instincts. However, they require a ton of work. They are exceptionally quick learners and have been used to track down, hunt and retrieve a variety of game. Some Poodles are even bred to retrieve objects from the water. Due to their high intelligence and fantastic temperaments, they have become widely popular family dogs. With such a high intelligence, is it really a surprise why Poodle mixes like the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle are super smart too? The Border Collie tops the list as the 1 smartest dog breed. Who would have guessed? These workaholics are arguably the best sheep herders among all dog breeds. The Border Collie is also very lively and affectionate towards its family. They make for a great cuddle at home, but also commanding workers on the field. The smartest dog breeds list featured in this article was based solely on obedience and work intelligence. Both instinctive and adaptive intelligence are more subjective. Let me explain why. Instinctive intelligence refers to the innate ability or skill of the dog breed. In other words, what the dog was bred for. Before dogs made it into the mainstream and house pets, they were primarily bred for roles and jobs in society. Every dog has an instinctive intelligence, but it is senseless to make comparisons across breeds as to which are smarter in this respect—their abilities are simply too different to compare. This ability to round up livestock and naturally guide them towards a direction requires intelligence, especially without little to no extra training from humans. In a sense, this is instincts to the dog, but can also be viewed as a special type of intelligence. Though they may be just family dogs and companions today, each dog breed was originally bred for a purpose. The third and final component of canine IQ is adaptive intelligence , which refers to what the dog can learn for him or herself. In my opinion, this may be the most important aspect of dog IQ. How great is the dog at learning from previous experiences and the environment? Is the dog good at solving problems without human help and intervention? All these questions are used to evaluate the adaptive intelligence in dogs. All Golden Retrievers have the same instinctive intelligence, yet while most are quite clever, you will occasionally encounter one that seems totally clueless, making same mistakes over and over. Within the same breed of dog, individual dogs have roughly the same instinctive intelligence. But with adaptive intelligence, dogs can vary a lot in the same breed. Similar to how not all humans are very intelligent — dogs are the same way! However, there are many dog breeds known for high adaptive intelligence, such as Cocker Spaniels, Shiba Inus, Golden Retrievers, Poodles and many more. The only way we can evaluate this unusual type of intelligence is through stories and anecdotes. It could also be a dog avoiding a house with a large aggressive dog on walks. These dogs are all learning from experience. Did your dog breed not make the list? They could be outside the top list. Or, they can be a mixed dog breed, which were not part of the trials. In addition, non-recognized breeds were excluded too. This list only accounts for the most intelligent breeds. However, there are many more dog breeds than that. According to the AKC , there are currently recognized dog breeds. So, nearly half of all recognized dog breeds fall outside this top list! There is no data on mutts at the time because there are simply too many variations. We often see high IQ with the Goldendoodle , for example. See mixed dog breeds here. This list only contains breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Club. In a nutshell, no it does not and should not matter. If you had a kid that was loving and affectionate, but not as intelligent as you wanted, what would you do? Would you abandon them or wish you had another kid? Of course not! Not all dogs near the top of the intelligence list are expensive dog breeds. Though, some will inevitably be more pricey. And yes, it can make dog training a bit easier and save some time. But I always suggest that its best to find a dog breed that matches your personality and needs. Unless you need a dog trained for something special think police, service, etc. And, all dogs can learn how to be house trained with relative ease. But every dog breed has a unique personality and temperament. So, I urge you to pick a dog that fits your personality, hobbies and lifestyle regardless of how smart they are. I have a Pomsky dog, but i dont see it on this list of smartest dog breeds. Does that mean my dog is dumb? This list of smartest dog breeds is for breeds recognized by the AKC. A pomsky is a mix of husky and pomeranian? Should be pretty smart still. Hi Mikayla. Unfortunately, Coren did not rank the Beagle in the top smartest dogs list. Dogs and wolves have also been shown to follow more complex pointing made with body parts other than the human arm and hand e. In general, dogs seem to use human cues as an indication on where to go and what to do. For canines to perform well on traditional human-guided tasks e. In , a study of water rescue dogs that respond to words or gestures found that the dogs would respond to the gesture rather than the verbal command. Dogs have demonstrated episodic-like memory by recalling past events that included the complex actions of humans. However, in the study brain size did not predict a dog's ability to follow human pointing gestures, nor was it associated with their inferential and physical reasoning abilities. Various studies have shown that dogs readily learn the names of objects and can retrieve an item from among many others when given its name. For example, in , Betsy , a Border Collie , knew over words by the retrieval test, and she was also able to connect an object with a photographic image of the object, despite having seen neither before. The dog subsequently retrieved the item given its name. In humans, " fast mapping " is the ability to form quick and rough hypotheses about the meaning of a new word after only a single exposure. In , a study with Rico , a Border Collie, showed he was able to fast map. Rico initially knew the labels of over items. He inferred the names of novel items by exclusion, that is, by knowing that the novel item was the one that he did not already know. Rico correctly retrieved such novel items immediately and four weeks after the initial exposure. Rico was also able to interpret phrases such as "fetch the sock" by its component words rather than considering its utterance to be a single word. Rico could also give the sock to a specified person. This performance is comparable to that of 3-year-old humans. In , a study documented the learning and memory capabilities of a Border Collie, " Chaser ", who had learned the names and could associate by verbal command over 1, words at the time of its publishing. Chaser was documented as capable of learning the names of new objects "by exclusion", and capable of linking nouns to verbs. It is argued that central to the understanding of the Border Collie's remarkable accomplishments is the dog's breeding background—collies bred for herding work are uniquely suited for intellectual tasks like word association which may require the dog to work "at a distance" from their human companions, and the study credits this dog's selective breeding in addition to rigorous training for her intellectual prowess. Studies suggest that dogs feel complex emotions, like jealousy and anticipation. For example, in his book Good Natured , ethologist Frans de Waal discusses an experiment on guilt and reprimands conducted on a female Siberian Husky. The dog had the habit of shredding newspapers, and when her owner returned home to find the shredded papers and scold her she would act guilty. However, when the owner himself shredded the papers without the dog's knowledge, the dog "acted just as 'guilty' as when she herself had created the mess. One limitation in the study of emotions in non-human animals, is that they cannot verbalise to express their feelings. However, dogs' emotions can be studied indirectly through cognitive tests , called cognitive bias test , which measure a cognitive bias and allow to make inference about the mood of the animal. Researchers have found that dogs suffering from separation anxiety have a more negative cognitive bias, compared to dogs without separation anxiety. There is evidence that dogs can discriminate the emotional expressions of human faces. For example, humans tend to gaze at the right side of a person's face, which may be related to the use of right brain hemisphere for facial recognition. Research indicates that dogs also fixate the right side of a human face, but not that of other dogs or other animals. Dogs are the only non- primate species known to do so. Sex-specific dynamics are an important contributor to individual differences in cognitive performance of pet dogs in repeated problem-solving tasks. Captive-raised dingoes Canis dingo can outperform domestic dogs in non-social problem-solving. Dogs have been shown to learn by making inferences in a similar way to children. Dogs have the ability to train themselves and learn behaviors through interacting and watching other dogs. For example, one observer reported that a dog hid a stolen treat by sitting on it until the rightful owner of the treat left the room. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Further information: Dog behavior , Animal cognition , and Intelligence. Further information: Dog communication. Further information: Dog behavior and Theory of mind. The Genius of Dogs. Penguin Publishing Group. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. New York: W. Bibcode : Sci Current Biology. New World Library. Genome Biology and Evolution. A new account of dogs' sensitivity to human actions". Biological Reviews. Behavioral Neuroscience. Avon Books. Worth Publishers. Scribner New York. In Brockmann, H. Smartest Dog Breeds - The Guide to Dog Intelligence

View via Publisher. Save to Library. Create Alert. Launch Research Feed. Share This Paper. Jensen A dog's got personality: a cross-species comparative approach to personality judgments in dogs and humans. Gosling, V. Kwan, O. John Journal of personality and social psychology Citation Type. Has PDF. Publication Type. More Filters. Open Access. View 1 excerpt, cites methods. The top 10 smartest dog breeds happen to also be some of the most popular dogs in the world. Is this a coincidence? Probably not. People are attracted to smart people. Likewise, people are attracted to smart dogs. Makes sense, right? The breeds that have made this exclusive category are some of the most trainable dogs in the canine kingdom. And according to Stanley Coren, the top 10 dogs can learn a new command with just 5 repetitions or less! These numbers are pretty remarkable and just shows how intelligent and obedient dogs can really be at the highest level. The Australian Cattle Dog is one of the premier herding dogs to hail from Australia. Though they love to work , it takes intelligence to be such skilled and efficient herding dogs. Australian Cattle Dogs are also famously called the Blue Heelers. Many Australian Cattle Dogs also come in a blue coat color too, hence the complete name. They are confident, yet smart and big on pleasing people. Rottweilers are generally used as watchdogs because of their bold and courageous personality. Rottweilers make fantastic police dogs, herding dogs, service dogs or just a companion and friend. And, like many other intelligent dogs, they play great with kids. The Papillon dog breed is not as popular or known as the others on this list. Their intelligence is first class and they are especially good at learning tricks — mainly tricks that require a lot of athleticism. Papillons are versatile dogs that can be trained to do all sorts of things. And, they are more than willing to show off. Papillons are a great choice for a family dog or affectionate lap dog. Hence, their staggering popularity. The Lab is certainly a smart dog breed, but they are also gentle , courageous and easy to raise. Needless to say, Labs are the perfect companion dogs. The Shetland Sheepdog is pretty much a small Collie. These intelligent herding dogs make great family dogs because they love to learn new tricks and show off too. Plus, they learn them fast. Their loyalty lies with the family and they will happily entertain the kids with tricks. Fortunately, the Shetland Sheepdog is smart enough to recognize when strangers are threats or friends. The Dobermann has massive strength, size, speed and endurance. They served in the Second Battle of Guam in and many of them died for the country in that war. Still, Dobermans make great family dogs because of their intense devotion. Golden Retrievers are the third most popular dog breed in America. They are almost perfect dogs for any type of owner, which explains their immense popularity. Whatever task you hand their way, they will take to heart and perform to the best of their abilities. The German Shepherd is the premiere dog for police forces around the world. Is it really a surprise that law enforcement would pick a dog breed this high up the list? They are extremely smart, ferocious workers and brave. All of which, make them ideal for a partner-in-crime. German Shepherds are also the 2nd most popular family dogs due to their devoted loyalty and protective instincts. However, they require a ton of work. They are exceptionally quick learners and have been used to track down, hunt and retrieve a variety of game. Some Poodles are even bred to retrieve objects from the water. Due to their high intelligence and fantastic temperaments, they have become widely popular family dogs. With such a high intelligence, is it really a surprise why Poodle mixes like the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle are super smart too? The Border Collie tops the list as the 1 smartest dog breed. Who would have guessed? These workaholics are arguably the best sheep herders among all dog breeds. The Border Collie is also very lively and affectionate towards its family. They make for a great cuddle at home, but also commanding workers on the field. The smartest dog breeds list featured in this article was based solely on obedience and work intelligence. Both instinctive and adaptive intelligence are more subjective. Let me explain why. Instinctive intelligence refers to the innate ability or skill of the dog breed. In other words, what the dog was bred for. Before dogs made it into the mainstream and house pets, they were primarily bred for roles and jobs in society. Every dog has an instinctive intelligence, but it is senseless to make comparisons across breeds as to which are smarter in this respect— their abilities are simply too different to compare. This ability to round up livestock and naturally guide them towards a direction requires intelligence, especially without little to no extra training from humans. In a sense, this is instincts to the dog, but can also be viewed as a special type of intelligence. Though they may be just family dogs and companions today, each dog breed was originally bred for a purpose. The third and final component of canine IQ is adaptive intelligence , which refers to what the dog can learn for him or herself. In my opinion, this may be the most important aspect of dog IQ. How great is the dog at learning from previous experiences and the environment? Is the dog good at solving problems without human help and intervention? All these questions are used to evaluate the adaptive intelligence in dogs. All Golden Retrievers have the same instinctive intelligence, yet while most are quite clever, you will occasionally encounter one that seems totally clueless, making same mistakes over and over. Within the same breed of dog, individual dogs have roughly the same instinctive intelligence. But with adaptive intelligence, dogs can vary a lot in the same breed. Similar to how not all humans are very intelligent — dogs are the same way! However, there are many dog breeds known for high adaptive intelligence, such as Cocker Spaniels, Shiba Inus, Golden Retrievers, Poodles and many more. The only way we can evaluate this unusual type of intelligence is through stories and anecdotes. It could also be a dog avoiding a house with a large aggressive dog on walks. These dogs are all learning from experience. Did your dog breed not make the list? They could be outside the top list. Or, they can be a mixed dog breed, which were not part of the trials. In addition, non-recognized breeds were excluded too. This list only accounts for the most intelligent breeds. However, there are many more dog breeds than that. According to the AKC , there are currently recognized dog breeds. So, nearly half of all recognized dog breeds fall outside this top list! There is no data on mutts at the time because there are simply too many variations. We often see high IQ with the Goldendoodle , for example. See mixed dog breeds here. This list only contains breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Club. In a nutshell, no it does not and should not matter. If you had a kid that was loving and affectionate, but not as intelligent as you wanted, what would you do? Would you abandon them or wish you had another kid? Of course not! Not all dogs near the top of the intelligence list are expensive dog breeds. Though, some will inevitably be more pricey. And yes, it can make dog training a bit easier and save some time. But I always suggest that its best to find a dog breed that matches your personality and needs. Unless you need a dog trained for something special think police, service, etc. And, all dogs can learn how to be house trained with relative ease. But every dog breed has a unique personality and temperament. So, I urge you to pick a dog that fits your personality, hobbies and lifestyle regardless of how smart they are. I have a Pomsky dog, but i dont see it on this list of smartest dog breeds. Does that mean my dog is dumb? This list of smartest dog breeds is for breeds recognized by the AKC. A pomsky is a mix of husky and pomeranian? Should be pretty smart still. Hi Mikayla. Unfortunately, Coren did not rank the Beagle in the top smartest dogs list. But what if you have a Poodle and Border Collie mix? The top two smartest dog breeds on this list. I think generally, dog breeds that are a mix tend to be dumber than say a pure breed of a Poodle or pure breed of a Border Collie. Yet, we do it. I think the opposite is the case — as with humans, mixed dogs are probably more intelligent than inbred pedigree breeds. What does happen with mixed breeds is that they tend to lose the characteristics that the pedigree dogs were bred for — eg. Where did you find these rankings? I do too. I honestly thought the Australian Shepherd would rank higher on the list though. Did you? Hi John, this list was based off a researcher and his studies. In actuality, ALL dogs are smart. Sure, some are quicker learners than others. The bad behavior of my dog forced me to investigate how I could train him. I found this system online and it has given me excellent results, Brain Training for Dogs! He no longer bites my furniture, or my shoes, no longer urinates in the room, and no longer barks like crazy! Hello Sharon, if you look closely, there are a lot of dogs tied for intelligence in the ranking. Beautiful and sweet, yes, but not easy to train. JB, your Wheaten is probably very smart. That said, they tend to be very energetic and willful. Hang in there. When your Wheaten becomes a fully adult dog, you will her more willing to please you. Hi Chris, there are currently dog breeds registered by the AKC. Nearly half the official breeds fall outside this list. I found each of them to be highly intelligent. To rank some of the above as low or not at all makes me question whether there was either some flaw in the study, or the intelligence of individual dogs who participated in the study. Just saying. Ah but we love them all, brilliant or not so much. Hi Patti, I agree with you. Some dog breeds, such as your beloved Beagles, are unfairly ranked extremely low in dog intelligence. Still, this is the only intelligence research we have with dogs. Are they really classified as below average intelligence dog breeds?? The test has a basic flaw that screams to me and should be noted in the article. How often a training season was conducted and reviewed the basics sit stay down stand and come. I train service dogs and the first thing i tell the people i work with is you get out of your dog what you put in to the dog. Some dog breeds can pick up new tricks fast and some slower than others. Hey Michael, thanks for the comment. You should change your entry to reflect that! Fed my Golden a treat on a paper plate. She had apparently gleaned my meaning entirely from context, and possibly from having heard those words before in non-training situations, being curious, and observing. To me, that fits the definition of an intelligent dog. This seems to be a list of of the most trainable or obediant dogs not smartest. Hence, the smartest dogs list is based on this type of intelligence and not adaptive or instinctive intelligence. A smart dog can sometimes trick its owner, well you just have to think ahead of your dog. Intelligent dogs are easy to raise and can follow most of your instructions but they need consistent training. Choosing one from this list as a pet can be a good choice. Thanks for sharing this list anyway. This is a mega list thanks for sharing, did not know there are a lot of dog breeds in this number. Did anyone else notice that the Belgian Sheepdog 15 and the Belgian Shepherd dog 13 are the same breed? Thanks, made the correction.

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Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Get Started in Dog Training. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. The results were relatively consistent. That is, Border Collies were always in the top 10, while Afghan Hounds were always in the bottom Is there anything wrong with being average in intelligence? Not really, especially when it comes to your dog. Although average, these dogs are still very much capable of learning tricks and leading packs. It just might take a little longer. The dog breeds in this category can learn a new command after 25 to 40 repetitions of the command. This means thats the amount of times necessary to teach the average dog something new. Some dogs just need a little more clarification. Though others require a trusted handler in order to be more responsive with obedience training. Welsh Terrier — The Welsh Terrier is spirited and alert dogs. Their intelligence make them very trainable dogs too. Irish Terrier — These dogs are dominant and protective of the family. At the same time, their high intelligence makes them very trainable. Ibizan Hound — These hounds have a kind of clownish personality to lighten the mood. Wire Fox Terrier — These Terriers are bold and fearless dogs. Despite that, they are friendly dogs to be around. Chinese Shar Pei — These Chinese dog breeds are very suspicious dogs. Alaskan Malamute — The Alaskan Malamutes are known for its loyalty and devotion, but they are a very playful breed too. Shiba Inu — The Shiba is a little fearless dog with lots of confidence for its size. Dachshund — Despite their small size and funny body shape, the Daschunds are actually courageous dogs. They also have a lively and playful attitude. Great Dane — The Great Dane is the big, friendly giant of dogs. Boxer — The Boxer dogs are full of energy and have a playful manner. They have a bold attitude and are very courageous dogs too. Scottish Deerhound — The Scottish Deerhound is gentle, friendly and docile dogs. But, they are also very dignified breeds. Havanese — The Havanese are gentle and playful companion dogs that need a lot of affection in return. West Highland White Terrier — These dogs are independent and courageous workers, but also friendly around those at home. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon — The Griffons are proud and loyal dogs, known to be very trainable. Greyhound — These dogs are great runners, but also require a lot of exercise. American Foxhound — This dog breed is loyal and independent, but can be kind and loving dogs at home. Jack Russell Terrier — These Terriers are very intelligent, but also stubborn at times. They are energetic, fearless and active dogs. Otterhound — The Otterhounds are very even tempered dogs with a very pleasant manner. Everyone will get along with them. English Foxhound — These dogs have extremely high patience on top of a gentle attitude. They make very good companion dogs. Tibetan Spaniel — This Spaniel is aloof and independent, but they make up for it with their intelligence and assertiveness. Bichon Frise — The Bichon Frise are little feisty dogs with a lot of cheer and energy. They love to play, but can be sensitive at times. Siberian Husky — The Huskies are serious workers with a lot of energy to expend. They will have your back. Overall, the dog breed is easygoing and very lovable. German Wirehaired Pointer — These are active dogs with a lot of loyalty and affection towards its loved ones. They can be quite fearless at times, especially when playing. Pointer — The Pointer is everything you want in a dog. They are very loyal, intelligent, affectionate, but active at the same time. Finnish Spitz — This dog breed is generally very happy and playful. They can be very vocal dogs at home. Saluki — Although reserved at times and aloof towards people, the Saluki is quietly intelligent. Australian Shepherd — These are overall good-natured dogs. Their loyalty and affection towards the family make them very protective dogs. Kuvasz — The Kuvasz dogs are extremely loyal dogs, but can sometimes be overly protective of their owners. Irish Wolfhound — These Wolfhound breeds have a very calm personality. Curly Coated Retriever — This Retriever breed is known to be very trainable. Their clever attitude and lively personality make them excellent dogs. Both equally intelligent and friendly dogs. Bedlington Terrier — The Bedlington is affectionate and intelligent, making them excellent companion dogs to own. Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier — The lively and spirited personalities of the Wheaten Terrier make them great entertaining dogs to own. According to Coren, the above average group can learn new commands with 15 to 25 repetitions. At this level, it may not be a good idea to use fruits and vegetables as dog treats for training. As such, above average dogs are some of the most obedient animals in the world. Dalmatian — The Dalmatian is brimming with energy. If i could, I would raise of them. Norwich Terrier — The Norwich is a bit more sensitive and affectionate than most dog breeds. Pharaoh Hound — The Pharaoh is an active dog thats always alert and active. English Setter — The English Setter has it all. Miniature Pinscher — The miniature version of the Pinscher is like you would expect: playful, active and fun-loving. Australian Silky Terrier — These terriers are alert and full of joy. Their friendly nature make them a compatible dog with kids. Affenpinscher — These little Pinschers are very curious in personality and love to explore. Although they love to play, they can also be stubborn. Norwegian Elkhound — The Elkhound is one bold and courageous dog. Irish Setter — These dogs make great companion dogs due to their independent, yet affectionate nature. They are very loyal and gentle around family members. Cairn Terrier — The Cairn is one of the oldest Terrier breeds. They can be quite the assertive and fearless dog on the field. Bearded Collie — These Collies are just brimming with self-confidence. The Gordon Setter is an excellent play dog. American Staffordshire Terrier — This dog breed will always have your back. They make wonderful companion dogs for those just as spirited. Newfoundland — The Newfoundlands are dogs that are big gentle giants. Field Spaniel — These dogs are quiet Spaniels that are cautious and docile by nature. When around those that are familiar, they really start to open up. Samoyed — The Samoyed dogs love to play in a lively and energetic manner. However, they are known to be stubborn from time to time. Manchester Terrier — The Manchester Terrier is such a pleasant and happy dog to be around. Their wonderful personalities will liven up any room. Welsh Springer Spaniel — These small Spaniels are always lively and active. They love people, but can be a little stubborn at times. They are great people pleasers and will fit well with any family. Border Terrier — The Border Terrier is fearless and alert in the fields, but affectionate and obedient at home. Bouvier des Flandres — Protective of its family, this dog is loyal and gentle. Airedale Terrier — This dog breed is very sociable and outgoing. Giant Schnauzer — This is one powerful and dominant Schnauzer. Yorkshire Terrier — The Yorkshire is small, but bold and courageous. These smart dogs are high in energy and obedient. In this batch of 20 dog breeds, we are left with dogs that are considered to be extremely smart. Just how smart, though? Depending on the complexity of the command, bright dogs will probably be able to learn a new command in under 30 minutes! Not bad at all. At this rate, their obedience rate is almost unnoticeable from dog breeds in the next class up. The Cardigan is a great companion to have. Vizsla — The Vizsla dog is gentle and affectionate. Although quiet, the Vizsla is quite the smart canine. Irish Water Spaniel — They may have a goofy and silly personality. But this large Spaniel breed is a lot smarter than it acts. They love being active and have the intelligence to learn quickly. Bernese Mountain Dog — This dog breed makes the perfect family dog. Belgian Malinois — The Malinois is an extremely hyper dog. Think of them as small German Shepherds with unlimited energy. Weimaraner — Although very smart, the Weimaraner has been known to be aloof around people. They just need more time to warm up to people. American Cocker Spaniel — Quiet and friendly, the Cocker Spaniel is an affectionate dog thats good with kids. Brittany — Their attentive personality and intelligence make them very adaptable dogs. It always seems like they know whats going on. Standard Schnauzer — The Schnauzer is overall very trainable and good-hearted. They love to play and can be excellent family dogs. German Shorthaired Pointer — These dogs are known to be very trainable. Keeshond — The Keeshond breed is active and energetic. But their high intelligence make them very obedient dogs to own. How smart are they? Belgian Sheepdog — This breed is similar to the Schipperke, from physical appearance to intelligence. They are also slightly larger, but great herders too. Schipperke — This dog breed is fearless, courageous and active. Small dogs mean small brain, but not less intelligence. Their intelligence makes them very trainable, but can sometimes be stubborn in personality. The top 10 smartest dog breeds happen to also be some of the most popular dogs in the world. Is this a coincidence? Probably not. People are attracted to smart people. Likewise, people are attracted to smart dogs. Makes sense, right? The breeds that have made this exclusive category are some of the most trainable dogs in the canine kingdom. And according to Stanley Coren, the top 10 dogs can learn a new command with just 5 repetitions or less! These numbers are pretty remarkable and just shows how intelligent and obedient dogs can really be at the highest level. The Australian Cattle Dog is one of the premier herding dogs to hail from Australia. Though they love to work , it takes intelligence to be such skilled and efficient herding dogs. Australian Cattle Dogs are also famously called the Blue Heelers. Many Australian Cattle Dogs also come in a blue coat color too, hence the complete name. They are confident, yet smart and big on pleasing people. Rottweilers are generally used as watchdogs because of their bold and courageous personality. Rottweilers make fantastic police dogs, herding dogs, service dogs or just a companion and friend. And, like many other intelligent dogs, they play great with kids. The Papillon dog breed is not as popular or known as the others on this list. Their intelligence is first class and they are especially good at learning tricks — mainly tricks that require a lot of athleticism. Papillons are versatile dogs that can be trained to do all sorts of things. And, they are more than willing to show off. Papillons are a great choice for a family dog or affectionate lap dog. Hence, their staggering popularity. The Lab is certainly a smart dog breed, but they are also gentle , courageous and easy to raise. Needless to say, Labs are the perfect companion dogs. The Shetland Sheepdog is pretty much a small Collie. 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