I ran across an article on WebMD pets that lists the top 10 most intelligent breeds of dogs. I would definitely agree with some, but there are also lots of dogs that I think are super smart that weren't listed, but I guess it's tough to only recognize 10 breeds out of the hundreds out there.
- Border Collie
- Poodle
- German Shepherd
- Golden Retriever
- Doberman Pinscher
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Labrador Retriever
- Papillon
- Rottweiler
- Australian Cattle Dog
The article also listed 10 dog breeds that were at the bottom of the list. Not necessarily that they are stupid, but had to hear commands many times before getting the trick down.
- Shih Tzu
- Bassett hound
- Mastiff/Beagle (tied)
- Pekingnese
- Bloodhound
- Borzoi
- Chow Chow
- Bulldog
- Basenji
- Afghan hound (least obedient)
I think any of these breeds still have the capability to be taught new tricks. Some just may require more time and patience than others. Don't let these lists hinder your ideas for adopting a dog. If you get too confused, just adopt a mutt! : )
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