Do you know what dog breed is the samartest?
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I really don't understand all the underlying, slashing comments having to do with nationality, here... and haven't even checked who's from where. Because IT DOESN'T MATTER!!!! All I know is, keep your nationality/race comments in check on this thread because that should not matter. This is about our dogs, not about US. You have been warned, and I AM a MODERATOR 
Border collie. They can have up to a 200 word vocabulary. And they also have a strong reasoning ability. Say a BC knows 50 objects by name, and you put 51 objects in a room, the 51st object being one that they don't know the name of. If you ask for the 51st, they will get it by process of elimination, even though they were never taught the name of that object. That's pretty smart if you ask me.
You really can't measure intelligence. You can measure the ability to learn new behaviors, to solve problems and degree of obedience but not intelligence itself. My chow mix was brilliant, but she wasn't a dog people would consider smart because she wasn't extremely responsive to commands.
That being said... Border Collies are pretty darn smart. Borders are exceptional problem solvers, quick learners and great thinkers. They're one-person dogs; my BC takes orders from nobody but me. When he is working with me though, his responsiveness is outstanding.
I have also never met a dog that learns by example as much as Dakota does. He learned the entire concept of the weave poles simply by watching Ripley weave. I have barely had to teach him the general idea of most agility obstacles, he just understands after seeing other dogs on them. He copies what I do, even has picked up a couple of my habits. Crazy dog.
That being said... Border Collies are pretty darn smart.
Borders are exceptional problem solvers, quick learners and great thinkers. They're one-person dogs; my BC takes orders from nobody but me. When he is working with me though, his responsiveness is outstanding.I have also never met a dog that learns by example as much as Dakota does. He learned the entire concept of the weave poles simply by watching Ripley weave. I have barely had to teach him the general idea of most agility obstacles, he just understands after seeing other dogs on them. He copies what I do, even has picked up a couple of my habits. Crazy dog.
How can you even say "breed"? I have a mutt, black lab and chow mix that could make most peoples head spin on intellegence. Don't discount mutts... I have worked with many dogs and other types of animals and you can't really specify what breed or mutt dog is smarter. This whole thread is kinda stupid. It all boils down to the dog, the owner/trainer and enviornment along with a few other things.
My dog, again is a mutt, but has been in several shows across the country, published in various media, has been on t.v. and now is just living the simple life, and living it well.
All dogs have potential, and to disregard some is just hurtful. Some have better instincts on certain things than others, but the same can go for humans too.
My dog, again is a mutt, but has been in several shows across the country, published in various media, has been on t.v. and now is just living the simple life, and living it well.
All dogs have potential, and to disregard some is just hurtful. Some have better instincts on certain things than others, but the same can go for humans too.
Loyalty until Death! Strength in Unity! Order requires law. Law is enforced through deterrence. Deterrence is based on the fear of consequences, and fear is the most powerful motivating force.
I feel for your dog, (and you, your loved ones and your country) if you truly believe your quote above.... "Fear is the most powerful motivating force..." You obviously have never known fear.... That is absurd....... Bowing out!
I feel for your dog, (and you, your loved ones and your country) if you truly believe your quote above.... "Fear is the most powerful motivating force..." You obviously have never known fear.... That is absurd....... Bowing out!
I saw a show with a BC that did that- with 200+ objects, he could pick out the one they asked him to, and also he had enough "reasoning" to go into a room with a bunch of familiar objects, and if they said bring the schnickelgruber he would bring the new object he never saw before.
I'm working on this with Gunnar now- teaching him object recognition with different balls and toys. He's learning to bring each object to me by name, like "green ball" "orange ball" "kong" etc. It's pretty cool and a great trick to show your friends.
he would bring the new object he never saw before. I'm working on this with Gunnar now- teaching him object recognition with different balls and toys. He's learning to bring each object to me by name, like "green ball" "orange ball" "kong" etc. It's pretty cool and a great trick to show your friends.