To all the naysayers:The Poodle listed is a Standard Poodle (not that the site says so), and it's not the first time I've seen them listed by the AKC and other dog-oriented institutions as one of the most obedient and eager-to-please dogs - not at all like the 'Toy' Poodles people tend to think of. My family had one that was 6 when we got him. He'd never been inside IN HIS LIFE (he was a showdog and lived in a barn), and wasn't house-trained. It took ONE (count 'em!) scolding and, I s**t you not, he NEVER tried to 'make' in the house again. Ever. Not once.That's what's really wrong with the site: these are not the most intelligent dogs (it's hard enough to measure intelligence in humans, much less animals who've been bred in different directions), but the most easily trained and responsive dogs. This is, in actuality, a well-established list of the breeds which are most (and least) owner-friendly and obedient.
Tell them a command then tell them a command with a treat in your hand and you would know that they totally understand what you are saying and if they can get a treat out of it they will do it on the first try every time.
Jolene, pray that your dog is never recognized by the AKC. That is generally when breeds get into trouble with bad breeding practices by people out to make a buck.
Actually, it seems to have been based on how quickly the dogs comprehend what the trainer is asking it for. It seems like as good an indicator as any since the ability to comprehend is generally an indication that "someone is home."
@ khayman80“I have to wonder how you know that your pet is disregarding commands because he's so advanced that he can see that there is no personal gain on his part, rather than simply being too dumb to understand the command.”This is going to sound funny, but the first time I knew that my dog really thought things out was the first time he decided to get even with me.I had been playing a few games of fetch with him in the living room and after awhile I decided to give it a rest and watch some TV. Well he wasn’t ready to stop playing so he kept bringing his toy to me and I kept shushing him away.I went into another room for a minute and when I came back he was standing on the couch. The little SOB looked straight at me and then proceeded to pee all over my cushions.I had taken him for a walk only an hour earlier so I know that he didn’t have to go that badly. Also he always “yodels”, the best description I know for the Basenji vocal sound as they don’t bark in the traditional sense, to be let out if he needs to go out.The fact that he waited till I was present and then stared right at me before doing the deed really showed me that the dog knew exactly what he was doing and that he wanted me to know that he knew.My relationship with him has always been an even mixture of genuine caring and grudging respect. In some ways I actually like him more because he has such a strong personality, though at times it has made me want to kill him. The dog’s got character; I’ll give him that. :)
The smartest dog I seen is the golden retriever and the one I owned pretty much understood any command I gave him.They are very intelligent dogs to the point they will do some very undog like behavior such as not doing something like rummage though the trash while you are there but will if they know you are not there to watch.Heck I didn't even need a leash all the time when I walked him and I was even able to break him of chasing cats.
Steenbean: Sorry if normal articulation and elaboration stressed-out your wee little brain. My word-count always made me feel like there was so much more room for improvement, where typing was concerned, yet the above only took me a few short minutes to type. I guess what I'm saying is that; If you in some way feel threatened and/or bothered by my discourse, I feel very sad for you, and thoughtfully suggest that you re-touch middle-school academics so-as to reduce your obvious inferiority-complex. If this too is a little over-the-top for you, then maybe my simply suggesting that you BLOW ME, would suffice?
Beagles bark too loudly, too often. My neighbor had a Beagle and it barked all day long. We had to file police reports and all the neighbors complained. He got a SECOND Beagle so that it wouldn't be as lonely. Guess what? Both bark now. I guess they're smarter than the owner.
tbakerDec 2, 2006
Weimaraner?
thefaithfulDec 2, 2006
I thought that jack russell on frasier was the smartest kind of dog
phatt138Dec 2, 2006
To all the naysayers:The Poodle listed is a Standard Poodle (not that the site says so), and it's not the first time I've seen them listed by the AKC and other dog-oriented institutions as one of the most obedient and eager-to-please dogs - not at all like the 'Toy' Poodles people tend to think of. My family had one that was 6 when we got him. He'd never been inside IN HIS LIFE (he was a showdog and lived in a barn), and wasn't house-trained. It took ONE (count 'em!) scolding and, I s**t you not, he NEVER tried to 'make' in the house again. Ever. Not once.That's what's really wrong with the site: these are not the most intelligent dogs (it's hard enough to measure intelligence in humans, much less animals who've been bred in different directions), but the most easily trained and responsive dogs. This is, in actuality, a well-established list of the breeds which are most (and least) owner-friendly and obedient.
goldenfriDec 2, 2006
Tell them a command then tell them a command with a treat in your hand and you would know that they totally understand what you are saying and if they can get a treat out of it they will do it on the first try every time.
ljrphotoDec 3, 2006
Jolene, pray that your dog is never recognized by the AKC. That is generally when breeds get into trouble with bad breeding practices by people out to make a buck.
ljrphotoDec 3, 2006
Actually, it seems to have been based on how quickly the dogs comprehend what the trainer is asking it for. It seems like as good an indicator as any since the ability to comprehend is generally an indication that "someone is home."
ravenpenDec 4, 2006
@ khayman80“I have to wonder how you know that your pet is disregarding commands because he's so advanced that he can see that there is no personal gain on his part, rather than simply being too dumb to understand the command.”This is going to sound funny, but the first time I knew that my dog really thought things out was the first time he decided to get even with me.I had been playing a few games of fetch with him in the living room and after awhile I decided to give it a rest and watch some TV. Well he wasn’t ready to stop playing so he kept bringing his toy to me and I kept shushing him away.I went into another room for a minute and when I came back he was standing on the couch. The little SOB looked straight at me and then proceeded to pee all over my cushions.I had taken him for a walk only an hour earlier so I know that he didn’t have to go that badly. Also he always “yodels”, the best description I know for the Basenji vocal sound as they don’t bark in the traditional sense, to be let out if he needs to go out.The fact that he waited till I was present and then stared right at me before doing the deed really showed me that the dog knew exactly what he was doing and that he wanted me to know that he knew.My relationship with him has always been an even mixture of genuine caring and grudging respect. In some ways I actually like him more because he has such a strong personality, though at times it has made me want to kill him. The dog’s got character; I’ll give him that. :)
ruddoDec 4, 2006
What the f**k is a "dalmation"?
Closed AccountDec 11, 2006
The smartest dog I seen is the golden retriever and the one I owned pretty much understood any command I gave him.They are very intelligent dogs to the point they will do some very undog like behavior such as not doing something like rummage though the trash while you are there but will if they know you are not there to watch.Heck I didn't even need a leash all the time when I walked him and I was even able to break him of chasing cats.
steenbean18Jan 22, 2007
Did you really sit down and type out that WHOLE THING?!? You'd think someone with such a HIGH IQ ;) could find something better to do with his time...
carbonpitJan 31, 2007
Steenbean: Sorry if normal articulation and elaboration stressed-out your wee little brain. My word-count always made me feel like there was so much more room for improvement, where typing was concerned, yet the above only took me a few short minutes to type. I guess what I'm saying is that; If you in some way feel threatened and/or bothered by my discourse, I feel very sad for you, and thoughtfully suggest that you re-touch middle-school academics so-as to reduce your obvious inferiority-complex. If this too is a little over-the-top for you, then maybe my simply suggesting that you BLOW ME, would suffice?
tbone1959Mar 10, 2007
Cats are a waste of fur.
marinapooSep 30, 2007
Beagles bark too loudly, too often. My neighbor had a Beagle and it barked all day long. We had to file police reports and all the neighbors complained. He got a SECOND Beagle so that it wouldn't be as lonely. Guess what? Both bark now. I guess they're smarter than the owner.
marinapooSep 30, 2007
Why did you "get rid of" your German Shepherd? And do you blame his genes for chasing mailmen, or lack of training/supervision?
bogdanglushakDec 25, 2007
Some iq tests here<a class="user" href="http://iqtestsonline.blogspot.com">http://iqtestsonline.blogspot.com</a>
onduringsummerJul 2, 2008
It's only natural that Border Collies are first. I mean, it's not that hard to figure out.