Comments on: The Top 10 Most Intelligent Dogs http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:26:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: 10 most smart, stupid and dangerous... - Page 5 - Pet Forums Community http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-269855 10 most smart, stupid and dangerous... - Page 5 - Pet Forums Community Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:14:33 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-269855 [...] intelligence in specific breeds: BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Collie dog's word power impresses The Top 10 Most Intelligent Dogs | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats Dog Intelligence on Par with Two-Year-Old Humans; Border Collies Smartest : Discovery News That [...] […] intelligence in specific breeds: BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Collie dog’s word power impresses The Top 10 Most Intelligent Dogs | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats Dog Intelligence on Par with Two-Year-Old Humans; Border Collies Smartest : Discovery News That […]

]]> By: rockerchick http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-267594 rockerchick Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:52 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-267594 i have a golden retriever, he is scary smart. he likes to trick the labrador next door by running in circles around a tree with the lab following, then leaping over the labs back to confuse him lol! he is so forgiving too, when the lab bites him or bumps him he kind of acts aloof, then begins to play again. when people come to the door, he barks and barks, and when they come inside he is very sensitive to my mood. if i am nervous, he barks and tries to attack, but when i am happy at the arrival, he wags his tail off. goldens, when bonded with, are the best dogs ever, in my opinion. i have a golden retriever, he is scary smart. he likes to trick the labrador next door by running in circles around a tree with the lab following, then leaping over the labs back to confuse him lol! he is so forgiving too, when the lab bites him or bumps him he kind of acts aloof, then begins to play again. when people come to the door, he barks and barks, and when they come inside he is very sensitive to my mood. if i am nervous, he barks and tries to attack, but when i am happy at the arrival, he wags his tail off.
goldens, when bonded with, are the best dogs ever, in my opinion.

]]> By: edward kiernan http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-265301 edward kiernan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:29:03 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-265301 This ranking loses all credibility in ranking Australian Shepherds 44th in intelligence. That's insane. I'll grant you Border Collies are on average brighter that an Aussie, but anything else is debatable. To not put Aussies in the top ten is laughable. I've been around dogs all my life and have owned two Australian Shepherds. By far, they've been the smartest dogs. This list is the only I've ever seen which doesn't attribute to them intelligence. When a assessment is this far off, it calls into question the entire list. This ranking loses all credibility in ranking Australian Shepherds 44th in intelligence. That’s insane. I’ll grant you Border Collies are on average brighter that an Aussie, but anything else is debatable. To not put Aussies in the top ten is laughable. I’ve been around dogs all my life and have owned two Australian Shepherds. By far, they’ve been the smartest dogs. This list is the only I’ve ever seen which doesn’t attribute to them intelligence. When a assessment is this far off, it calls into question the entire list.

]]> By: squiggles' daughter http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-261429 squiggles' daughter Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:01:12 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-261429 My dog could probably be ranked at 2. She's an old golden retriever. She's S--M--A--R--T. Smart!!! My dog could probably be ranked at 2. She’s an old golden retriever. She’s S–M–A–R–T. Smart!!!

]]> By: Haha http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-258786 Haha Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:21:50 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-258786 I have a Golden Retreiver that I love and he is not smart at all. He runs into walls. I have gotten his vision checked by the vet he is good. And just all around isnt smart!@ I have a Golden Retreiver that I love and he is not smart at all. He runs into walls. I have gotten his vision checked by the vet he is good. And just all around isnt smart!@

]]> By: Tessyboo http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-250186 Tessyboo Tue, 26 May 2009 00:18:19 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-250186 i also heard that the Jack Russel was a smart dog also.. i also heard that the Jack Russel was a smart dog also..

]]> By: Eleanora Feucht http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-246495 Eleanora Feucht Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:32:33 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-246495 I've had 2 dogs of the san\me mixture - Collie abd /german shepherd. We got the first one when I was 5 years old. The first thing I did was puller her tail. She turned around and you cold almost see her shrug her sgoulders saying, "it's only a kid" Years later My mother put her food dish on the floor and asked her to come abd eat. Queenie looked up at the studio couch on which my infant cousin was lying a little too close to the edge. Queenie did not move until the infant was picked up. Many years later when I was a mother with 5 children I had a male dog of the same mixture. I swear he could understand English and was very obediaent. Jethrow knew when it was a weekday and when it was a week end. When the kids went out on a weekday, he didn't buge. On a week end he was right there ready to go out with them.He knew when It was getting time for them to come home from school. He wouuld pace impatiently in the foyer. One day, I said to him, "do you want to go out to wait for the boys". I opened the door and instructed him not to move from the porch. A short while later, I hear him bark, so I looked out the window. There ws a man walking a small dog on the sidewalk. Jethrow barked, but stayed on the porch. He would not go in the street. He would not go into the living room or dining room. It was a step down living room, he thought it was okay if he sat on the step and pt his two paws in the living room, but if his ball rolled into the living room, he would raise one hind leg into the air and sidle in with his front paws until he could reach the ball.My kids should have been as obedient! I’ve had 2 dogs of the san\me mixture - Collie abd /german shepherd. We got the first one when I was 5 years old. The first thing I did was puller her tail. She turned around and you cold almost see her shrug her sgoulders saying, “it’s only a kid” Years later My mother put her food dish on the floor and asked her to come abd eat. Queenie looked up at the studio couch on which my infant cousin was lying a little too close to the edge. Queenie did not move until the infant was picked up. Many years later when I was a mother with 5 children I had a male dog of the same mixture. I swear he could understand English and was very obediaent. Jethrow knew when it was a weekday and when it was a week end. When the kids went out on a weekday, he didn’t buge. On a week end he was right there ready to go out with them.He knew when It was getting time for them to come home from school. He wouuld pace impatiently in the foyer. One day, I said to him, “do you want to go out to wait for the boys”. I opened the door and instructed him not to move from the porch. A short while later, I hear him bark, so I looked out the window. There ws a man walking a small dog on the sidewalk. Jethrow barked, but stayed on the porch.
He would not go in the street. He would not go into the living room or dining room. It was a step down living room, he thought it was okay if he sat on the step and pt his two paws in the living room, but if his ball rolled into the living room, he would raise one hind leg into the air and sidle in with his front paws until he could reach the ball.My kids should have been as obedient!

]]> By: chris http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-244323 chris Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:45:25 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-244323 Had a chock Lab and three Aussi Shepherds. The Lab was as smart as a rock and the shepherds would play cruel jokes on him. They would also make the dogs next door(Rottweiler and hound)run into the back fence. LMAO! Had a chock Lab and three Aussi Shepherds. The Lab was as smart as a rock and the shepherds would play cruel jokes on him. They would also make the dogs next door(Rottweiler and hound)run into the back fence. LMAO!

]]> By: Wesley http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-242095 Wesley Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:03:59 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-242095 I would have to say that Australian Shepherds belong in the top ten. They are well known by ranchers, trainers, and breeders alike to be one of the smartest dog breeds. Anyone notice that the BC and Aussie look nearly identical on the AKC breed description pages? Herding dogs are bred for intelligence, every one of the top ten should be herding/guard dogs. 1. BC 2. German Shepherd 3. Labrador Retriever 4. Australian Shepherd 5. Pembroke Welsch Corgi 6. Poodle 7. Rott 8. Australian Cattle Dog 9. Doberman 10. Shetland I would have to say that Australian Shepherds belong in the top ten. They are well known by ranchers, trainers, and breeders alike to be one of the smartest dog breeds.

Anyone notice that the BC and Aussie look nearly identical on the AKC breed description pages?

Herding dogs are bred for intelligence, every one of the top ten should be herding/guard dogs.

1. BC 2. German Shepherd 3. Labrador Retriever 4. Australian Shepherd 5. Pembroke Welsch Corgi 6. Poodle 7. Rott 8. Australian Cattle Dog 9. Doberman 10. Shetland

]]> By: Marissa http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-235655 Marissa Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:54:59 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-235655 I think that the most intelligent dog breeds are in this order-1.Border Collie 2.German Shepherd Dog 3.Poodle 4.Australian Shepherd 5.Labrador Retriever 6.Sheltland Sheepdog 7.Rottweiler 8.Australian Cattle Dog 9.Doberman Pincher 10.Papillon I think that the most intelligent dog breeds are in this order-1.Border Collie 2.German Shepherd Dog 3.Poodle
4.Australian Shepherd 5.Labrador Retriever 6.Sheltland Sheepdog 7.Rottweiler 8.Australian Cattle Dog
9.Doberman Pincher 10.Papillon

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-224588 Anonymous Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:14:59 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-224588 ppl, c'mon jak russasl r brilant! they can b taugh so quick and no a ton! mine is the best but urs is totaly smart 2. JACK-JACKS RULE!!! ppl, c’mon jak russasl r brilant! they can b taugh so quick and no a ton! mine is the best but urs is totaly smart 2. JACK-JACKS RULE!!!

]]> By: SuzyQ http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-214348 SuzyQ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:46:01 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-214348 I am a 11 year old border collie and I can do things you wouldn't believe! I can understand what my mommy says and know what it is she is doing. I talk to her and enjoy watching TV. My favorite shows are on Animal Planet of course but I really like Jeff Corwin. I enjoy using the computer and watching myself on the webcam. I am older now so I rest alot at home, but when I am asked to go byebye I am ready at a moments notice. We are an intelligent breed but some in the brees tend to be stubborn and some a fearful of the one thing we are bred to do herd sheep! My sister was like that although her family had two min pins who harrassed her constantly. Well, I must get off the computer and go make some hot tea. It is after all the civilised thing to do! I am a 11 year old border collie and I can do things you wouldn’t believe! I can understand what my mommy says and know what it is she is doing. I talk to her and enjoy watching TV. My favorite shows are on Animal Planet of course but I really like Jeff Corwin. I enjoy using the computer and watching myself on the webcam. I am older now so I rest alot at home, but when I am asked to go byebye I am ready at a moments notice. We are an intelligent breed but some in the brees tend to be stubborn and some a fearful of the one thing we are bred to do herd sheep! My sister was like that although her family had two min pins who harrassed her constantly. Well, I must get off the computer and go make some hot tea. It is after all the civilised thing to do!

]]> By: Lee http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-191090 Lee Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:00:05 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-191090 i own 2 pure-bred american bulldogs, a male and a female, and the male is extremely intuitive and seems to know my every intention. i have performed many IQ tests with him and he has finished all of them with flying colors, most of the time maxing them out! even when in the woods, he is very intelligent. i can literally point my finger at a certain cluster of bushes or something and he will seriously go and check the area out! i have never owned, or heard of any other dog that will do that! now my female on the other hand isn't quite as smart, she will have her blonde moments =) but for the majority of the time she seems to be able to figure things out relatively well. i love the american bulldog breed and will never own another breed of dog... i own 2 pure-bred american bulldogs, a male and a female, and the male is extremely intuitive and seems to know my every intention. i have performed many IQ tests with him and he has finished all of them with flying colors, most of the time maxing them out! even when in the woods, he is very intelligent. i can literally point my finger at a certain cluster of bushes or something and he will seriously go and check the area out! i have never owned, or heard of any other dog that will do that! now my female on the other hand isn’t quite as smart, she will have her blonde moments =) but for the majority of the time she seems to be able to figure things out relatively well. i love the american bulldog breed and will never own another breed of dog…

]]> By: Maggie's Mom http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-176582 Maggie's Mom Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:33:42 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-176582 I have a 14 year old BC and she's the best dog I've ever had. I qualify that with knowing that NOT everyone would enjoy or be able to handle a BC. She is more like a genius/hyperactive 3 year old human than a dog. And even at 14 I still have to teach her new things, she still has a "job" (protecting the house from squirrels) and I still have to exercise and play with her. If she didn't have all those things, she'd have a nervous breakdown. Granted since she turned 10 she's calmed down quite a bit, but mentally she still needs a lot of stimulation. So really, the intellegence of a BC isn't necessarily a good thing, they are definitely NOT for everyone. Their smarts makes them a VERY high maintenance dog. Basically unless you are willing to adopt a 3 year old child, and you won't be able to take them into restaurants or on a plane or in a store, you don't want a BC. And they are prone to Seperation Anxiety. They get lonely and bored when left on their own too long. Too much energy for an apartment and possible even a suburban house if you're not willing to work with them for at least a couple of hours a day. They are (i beleive) the only akc breed which are rated almost exclusively for temperment and intellegence above physical attributes. So, while a BC may be really smart, a Golden or another breed might be a better choice, and would certainly make an easier family pet. I have a 14 year old BC and she’s the best dog I’ve ever had. I qualify that with knowing that NOT everyone would enjoy or be able to handle a BC. She is more like a genius/hyperactive 3 year old human than a dog. And even at 14 I still have to teach her new things, she still has a “job” (protecting the house from squirrels) and I still have to exercise and play with her. If she didn’t have all those things, she’d have a nervous breakdown. Granted since she turned 10 she’s calmed down quite a bit, but mentally she still needs a lot of stimulation.

So really, the intellegence of a BC isn’t necessarily a good thing, they are definitely NOT for everyone. Their smarts makes them a VERY high maintenance dog. Basically unless you are willing to adopt a 3 year old child, and you won’t be able to take them into restaurants or on a plane or in a store, you don’t want a BC. And they are prone to Seperation Anxiety. They get lonely and bored when left on their own too long. Too much energy for an apartment and possible even a suburban house if you’re not willing to work with them for at least a couple of hours a day. They are (i beleive) the only akc breed which are rated almost exclusively for temperment and intellegence above physical attributes.

So, while a BC may be really smart, a Golden or another breed might be a better choice, and would certainly make an easier family pet.

]]> By: annelouise http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-138994 annelouise Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:30:11 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/the-top-10-most-intelligent-dogs-1480#comment-138994 My jack russell is very smart. Sometimes even a con-artist! My jack russell is very smart. Sometimes even a con-artist!

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