Comments: Super smart dogs

“Vizslas are some of the smartest and most loving dogs EVER!!!!! Too bad they aren't very well know in the USA. Jeanine Campbell-I adore Vizslas!!!!” — Jeanine, Oct 10 2009

“My Bordie Collie I rescued from a shelter is one of the best decisions I've ever made. She is extremely intelligent and a joy to be around. People choose different breeds for different reasons. If treated properly, your dog will provide companionship and unconditional love to you. ” — t2jaw1, Aug 12 2009

“What about the schipperkes and sharpei.” — Lulu, Jun 26 2009

“Yhea and where are Tibetan Spaniels??? I see Tibetan Mastiffs!” — Tibby lover, Mar 21 2009

“Well, ease of training and intelligence are not COMPLETELY different. It does take a certain kind of intelligence to learn commands and understand what people are saying. And no, that kind of intelligence is in no way "simple," it's actually very complicated. However there are lots of different kinds of intelligence. That's why it's so difficult to rate intelligence. I don't think it's possible to determine what breed of dog is the "smartest." However, I would say without hesitation that dogs that are bred for work, personality, and problem-solving abilities, are WAY more intelligent than dogs that are bred for looks first (show dogs).” — linds, Jan 19 2009

“excuse me? WHERE ARE THE LABS?” — Wags&Woofs, Jan 13 2009

“There have been studies to show the difference between easy to train and intelligence. A show on Nat.Geographic tonight 12-28-08 showed true thought processing. For example: a dog was shown 2 objects on a tv screen and 1 would equal a treat while the other would be a big red screen and no treat. It was interesting to see how the dog would react to new objects and exclude the objects based on previous results.
I think the reason Border Collies are always linked to being the smart dog is their desire to please and being so trainable. The brain of a lab is the same as the brain of a Border Collie are the same. ” — gforceborder..., Dec 28 2008

“please add Portugese Water Dogs” — r_wallis, Sep 15 2008

“What about pittbulls??
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“I have always wonder, how is dog intelligence measured? Is it actually intelligence or the easiness of training (which in humans would not reflect intelligence)? Just a thought!” — deleted user, Jun 19 2008

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