Personal opinion on this subject is widely varied. Some of us will swear that you can’t grade a dog on intelligence solely on it’s “breed”. I’ve owned several “Heinz 57 Mutt dogs”, that show extreme intelligence. Based on how quickly some breeds tend to learn though, there is a list of the “smartest” full bred ...
There’s many thoughts and misconceptions on the purebred dog vs mutt debate. From experience I’ve seen dogs don’t always follow the rules of the printed word – just because something is in print doesn’t mean it applies to every dog. However, much can apply to many. Some see purebreds as a “status symbol” and degrade ...
Dr. Stanley Coren is a professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Coren produced a book in the 1990s about the different levels of intelligence in different breeds of dogs. He observed 132 different breeds of dog with their trainers and based his findings on “understanding of new commands” and “obey first command.” Here ...
Isn’t it great when you know you have a smart pet? Few feelings can compare. Child birth? Nope. Graduation? No. Marriage? Not even close. Having an intelligent dog is one of life’s few, incomparable joys. Looking for an intelligent dog breed to add to the family? Want to be the envy of other dog owners ...