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Top Ten Most Intelligent Breeds of Dogs

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Border Collie


  • The Border Collie is a breed of herding dog that originated along the borders of England, Wales and Scotland.
  • The Border Collie are widely considered to be among the most intelligent breed of dog.
  • Height at withers: Males from 19 to 22 in (48 to 56 cm), females from 18 to 21 in (46 to 53 cm)
  • The natural life span of the Border Collie is between 9 years to 17 years, with an average lifespan of twelve years.

Poodle


  • The Poodle is a breed of dog, and is regarded as one of the most intelligent breeds of dog.
  • The poodle breed is found in small, medium, and large sizes, and in many coat colors.
  • Originally bred as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding.
  • Standard Poodles in UK, Denmark and USA/Canada surveys had a median lifespan of 11.5 to 12 years.


German Shepherd



  • The German Shepherd Dog is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, whose origins date to 1899.
  • German Shepherdsare especially well known for their police work, being used for tracking criminals, patrolling troubled areas, and detection and holding of suspects.
  • Due to their loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.
  • German Shepherds are a large-breed dog which generally are between 55 and 65 centimetres (22 and 26 in) at the withers and weigh between 22 and 40 kilograms (49 and 88 lb).
  • The ideal height is 63 centimetres (25 in), according to Kennel Club standards.



Golden Retriver


  • The Golden Retriever is a breed of dog, historically developed as a gundog to retrieve shot waterfowl and upland game during hunting.
  • Their intelligence and versatility sees them employed in a variety of roles including illegal drug detection, search and rescue, as hunting dogs and as guide dogs.
  • The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed and is described in the standard as "kindly, friendly and confident".
  • They are not "one man dogs" and are generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar to them

Doberman Pinscher


  • The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of domestic dog. Dobermann Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog.
  • The Dobermann Pinscher is a dog of medium size. Although the breed standards vary among kennel and breed clubs, the dog typically stands between 26 to 28 inches 27.5 being ideal (66 to 72 cm), the female is typically somewhere between 24 to 26 inches, 25.5 being ideal (61 to 68 cm).


Shetland Sheepdog


  • The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie and sometimes as the Shetland Collie, is a breed of dog in the pastoral dog group, resembling a miniature Rough Collie.
  • Shelties are family-oriented dogs that can be as at home in a flat in a town as in a house in the country.
  • They are very protective and good with children if properly socialised with them as a puppy.

Labrador Retriever


  • The Labrador Retriever  is most popular breed of dog  in the world and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in Canada, the United States (since 1991), and the United Kingdom.
  • The Labrador Retriever widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities.
  • Labradors are very athletic they love to swim, play catch/frisbee, and are great with young children.
  • Labradors are relatively large, with males typically weighing 29-41 kg (65-90 pounds) and females 25–32 kg (55–71 lb).



Papillon


The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant breed of dog of the Spaniel type, distinguished from other breeds by its large butterfly-like ears.


Rottweiler


  • The Rottweiler is a "medium to large size, stalwart dog" breed originating in Germany as a herding dog.
  • It is a hardy and very intelligent breed. Rottweilers also worked as draught dogs, pulling carts to carry meat and other products to market as well as for hunting .
  • The Rottweiler was kept busy in these traditional roles until the mid-19th century when railroads replaced droving for getting livestock to market.
  • During the First and Second World Wars, Rottweilers were put into service in various roles including as messenger, draught, and guard dogs.
  • Currently they are often used as search and rescue, assistance, guide dogs for the blind, guard and police dogs in addition to their traditional roles.

Australian Cattle Dog



  • Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler and Red Heeler is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for droving cattle. I
  • t is a medium-sized short-coated dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak.


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Web Redesign  says:
2 months ago

I like pet thanks for sharing bro

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debdav  says:
6 weeks ago

Love your Hub we are proud owners of 2 King Charles

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Scott Hunter  says:
6 weeks ago

My Labrador is 98 lbs at 10 1/2 mths old. Do you think he's done? What a great dog that loves everyone.

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B.C. BOUTIQUE  says:
4 weeks ago

Everyone forgets the true GERMAN BOXER ( there are 3 types of BOXERS ( all recognized AKC ) American, English, and the very first and most friendly, intelligent of the 3 GERMAN BOXERS...

They were bred and introduced by German troops during WWII as MP dogs, it did not work. They had a high intelligence and passion for loving people. Rottweilers and German Sheppherds became MP dogs, GERMAN BOXERS were used for search and rescue, and still are in many countries, but the only ones smart enough and agile enough for this delicate job are the pure AKC GERMAN'S...

I breed PURE GERMAN BOXERS..their is no mix of the other 2 in my babies Bloodline..they have all been DNA traced since DNA tracing became available, and I only keep females and do my research on the German Stud a year before mating to be certain I get no other boxer bloodline in my litters.

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