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Home » Dog's World » THE TOP 5 SMARTEST DOG BREEDS

THE TOP 5 SMARTEST DOG BREEDS

Modified: Oct 15, 2021 by roberto · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Dogs are smart, it's clear to everyone, but there is someone who has not stopped at this sentence and with the help of 199 judges, the psychologist Stanley Coren has been able to build a canine intelligence ranking.

Stanley Coren, professor of the Department of Psychology and Director of the Human Neuropsychology Laboratory at the University of British Columbia, is also a great dog lover and one of the most experienced in the behavior of our four-legged friends.

From a long and personal experience, Coren explains the evolution of this animal, its selection and various uses at the service of man by subjecting him to attitudinal tests to establish its IQ, or its level of intelligence.

Thanks to his work, Coren has been able to identify 3 types of canine intelligence:

  • ADAPTIVE (the ability to understand things)
  • FUNCTIONAL (the ability to execute orders)
  • IMPULSIVE (we might call it natural talent)
Stanley Coren's ranking is based on the results of various job tests and obedience by 199 dogs (it is good to point out that these tests did not include all dog breeds). Below we show you the results of the tests that explain and clarify the classification published by the psychologist.

I° LEVEL:  these are dogs capable of learning a new command in less than 5 repetitions, obeying at least 95% of the time.

II° LEVEL: excellent work dogs who learn a new command repeated between 5 and 15 times, obeying at least 85% of the time.

III° LEVEL: in this group we find dogs learning a new command repeated between 15 and 24 times and obey at least 70% of the time.

IV° LEVEL:  dogs who need 40 to 80 repetitions to understand a new command and they can execute it correctly 30% of the time.

V° LEVEL:  they learn new orders between 80 and 100 repetitions. They do not always obey, only in 25% of cases.

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The ranking covers a total of 131 Breeds, we will show you the top 5:

1.BORDER COLLIE

2.POODLE

3.GERMAN SHEPHERD

4.GOLDEN RETRIEVER

5.DOBERMANN

BORDER COLLIE

It has extraordinary intelligence, instinct and great ability to work. It is a skilled dog that shows great control over the herd. Great athlete, he needs a lot of physical and mental activity.

POODLE

He is a very lively and sociable dog. It is determined and perspicacious but can be trained easily. He loves water and is also a great worker, especially in the search for truffles. Excels in training and obedience and loves creative play moments.

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GERMAN SHEPHERD

Excellent Guard dog, employed in the police and military forces of almost the whole world. He is admired for his great devotion and courage. They obey the commands received and understand them perfectly since the first few times.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

He was a hunting dog in the past, it is also an ideal guide and an excellent assistant in search and rescue operations. Obedient, polite, playful, he is a faithful and protective companion. It has a great sense of smell and loves any outdoor activities.

DOBERMANN

Known for its strength and speed. It is a dog that responds very quickly to training techniques. He is a noble animal who constantly watches for the safety of his loved ones.

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