For the owner, his dog is always the smartest and most beautiful. However, it cannot be denied that there is difficult to train dog breeds, but there are breeds that love and know how to quickly execute human commands.
As psychologist Stanley Coren wrote in the 90s of the twentieth century, dogs have three aspects of intelligence:
- adaptive intelligence (the ability to cope with problems independently);
- working intelligence (ability to learn);
- and instinctive intelligence (that is, an innate talent for performing certain tasks).
In his book The Intelligence of Dogs, Coren showed the results of a long-term study that included a survey of 199 judges from American and Canadian Kennel Clubs about the learning ability of 100 different breeds. The answers to the question of which dogs are the smartest in the world were remarkably consistent, he said. However, many judges stated that there are exceptions in every breed.
Here the smartest dogswho typically learn a new command in less than five seconds and obey their master at least 95% of the time.
10. Australian Cattle Dog
It is a completely human-centered and driven dog breed that is very attached to its owner. Like most of the other smartest dog breeds in the top 10, the Australian Shepherd Dog (aka the Australian Healer) is happy when busy. And if your dog is bored, you can be sure he will find something to do on his own, but you may not like it. Bored Australians often exhibit destructive behaviors such as chasing cats. Such a pet is categorically not suitable for a sedentary or lazy owner.
9. Rottweiler
Muscular Rottweilers are famous for their meekness in the family, as well as their strength and courage in protecting "their people." Thorough training and socialization is an absolute must for Rottweiler puppies, so that in adulthood the dog does not become a source of problems for the owner and those around him.
8. Papillon
Although the papillon is among the most beautiful dogs in the world he is more than a “sofa pet”. In fact, the Papillon is one of the smartest decorative dog breeds in the world. These animals are friendly and very active. For a while, the papillon can sit quietly on the owner's lap, but soon he will go in search of something interesting.
Like many small dogs, the Papillons are a bit stubborn. However, if you can make learning interesting (for example, offering the dog a tasty reward), your pet will learn very quickly and willingly. Teach this cute little dog a lot of fun tricks and you will amaze your friends.
7. Labrador Retriever
In addition to its good hunting qualities, the Labrador Retriever is an excellent swimmer and is also used as a rescue dog. This breed is often trained to guide blind people.
The Labrador Retriever is an active, playful and deeply loyal breed. These dogs love to learn and can be trained to do just about anything.
Without a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, Labrador Retrievers can get bored and bully, especially in their younger years. They are also prone to gaining excess weight.However, with proper care, this breed is ideal for the novice dog owner and for families with small children.
6. Sheltie
The Shetland Sheepdog is smarter than meets the eye. It is an extremely friendly dog, always willing to learn and please its owner. Shelties immediately and forever become attached to their owner and even adjust to his mood.
5. Doberman Pinscher
Initially, this obedient and hardworking breed was bred by the German Luis Dobermann, who served in the tax police. He needed a companion dog that could effectively protect both the owner and his property. Modern Dobermans are much less aggressive than their ancestors and, with the right upbringing, will make wonderful family dogs. However, Dobermans need constant training, as well as training, walking and other activities that will keep them occupied mentally and physically.
4. Golden Retriever
It is one of the most popular dog breeds on the list and one of the smartest dogs in the world. Like its cousin the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever can learn to do just about anything in no time. Its intelligence and love for people make this breed one of the best for working as a companion dog.
3. German Shepherd
The top 3 smartest dog breeds are opened by the well-known German Shepherd. She is famous for both her beautiful appearance and high intelligence and energy. German Shepherds can be successfully used in almost any field: from protecting objects and searching for drugs and explosives to serving at the border and protecting a child on a walk.
These dogs can learn most activities in just a few steps. After training, the German Shepherd will enthusiastically and diligently do what you ask, and then look forward to the next task to complete.
2. Poodle
Depending on the size, poodles come in large, small, dwarf and toy poodles. But they are all equally intelligent and have great learning abilities. The poodle was bred as a hunting dog and continues to be a diligent helper and loyal companion of man. You can easily teach a poodle to balance on a ball, jump over a hoop, or do a variety of other activities.
1. Border Collie
Perhaps the smartest of all dogs. If most of the dogs in our ranking have the intelligence of a two-year-old, then the border collie can be as smart as a four-year-old.
Extremely energetic, obedient and hard-working Border Collies are always ready to learn something new (like an Australian healer). And if you do not keep the representative of this breed in constant tone, he will find his own way to have fun.
Border Collies can do just about any job a person can offer. But most of all, these dogs love work that makes them move and use their brains at the same time.
Keep in mind that purebredness is not the only condition for a dog to have intelligence. There are many very intelligent mixed breed dogs. There are also many dogs that are more or less intelligent than their breed's reputation suggests. Often a dog's intelligence is determined by how you interact with it... Dogs learn best when they are motivated to receive rewards or shed excess energy.
The best way to develop your dog's intelligence is to keep him mentally and physically in good shape. Walk with her, play funny games, patiently and without physical influence, learn the execution of various commands and your pet will be the smartest dog in the world.
smarter and harder yard terrier there is no mongrel one of the smartest dogs and even very loving
This man has never kept dogs, moreover, he is not even familiar with the relevant literature.
Each dog has its own functionality, which it must correspond to. It is also like a profession. And everyone knows that in any profession there are smart professionals and others ...
Dumber than a Rottweiler, only a bull terrier. And the Doberman is not famous for his mind.
And not a single hunting dog, whose intelligence is at a decent height, except for calm retrievers, which, initially, are a cross between cops and divers.
The author of the dogs saw from afar.
P.S. I had a chance to keep different dogs, I closely communicated with many, and I can say that the whole list is a humpbacked bullshit.
P.P.S. And, there is no beast smarter than a dachshund. But I don’t want such happiness anymore. At the same level, BUT, but it is friendlier and smelly.
debatable where is the black Russian terrier
and Newfoundlen is not the smartest dog - they don't write anything
The Australian Shepherd, despite its name, was bred in America. They were herding sheep that came from Australia, and that's why they named the breed so ..