Bloodhounds were bred for larger game. It should have been ’10 most independent dogs’. Liked it? It depends on the trainer. Maybe that's just me? Thanks for nothing. He’s a great dog and very excellent with my 2 young kids. So you should have titled the list "most difficult dogs to train.". I adopted my dog Milly about 5 months ago. This is all baseless conjecture, and helps to feed human ignorance. My other dog is very obedient because she wants to be. Using that information, we then looked at the least intelligent dogs by obedience intelligence. But I would say that there is a difference between a dog that “chooses” not to listen or obey, as opposed to one that didn’t have a clue what you said in the first place. i think they should of named it misunderstood dogs instead. Some of the dogs on this list, like bulldogs, are probably truly among the least intellegent dogs-probably because they weren’t selectively bred for intellegence the way herding or working would be, but instead were selected for their stocky bodies and pushed in, braceocephalic (sp?) This list might be in order of hardest to train but either way this post is so wrong, beagles are some of the smartest dogs thats why they are hard to train cause they know they don’t have to do things, check dogs 101 for real advice. That being said, I taught my bloodhound lots of tricks, most of them in a few months when she was one year old. They are all very sweet dogs, but they just like to do their own thing. They also may excel in other types of intelligence. it's just that sometimes owners don't give them the right motivation. So change the list. Training a Pekingese can be like training a very stubborn child. I am very offended by this claim. But those same dogs trained by Inupiat hunters as a sled dog are going to seem far more intelligent. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. Not much progress on that one yet, but it will happen. These dogs are usually the ones that hog up all of the limelight. As silly as it sounds, these dogs are generally more concerned about themselves than they are their masters. Sometimes I wish he wasn’t as smart it would be easier to live with him in the house. “Yeah Holly, I know its dark outside.” Also, “Yes Holly, I know your standing in a corner facing the wall. He understands body and verbal language. Meet the 19 least intelligent dog breeds ... professor Stanley Coren examined rankings from dog obedience judges of 110 breeds. The fact that Hitler owned German Shepherds says nothing about the breed, other than that they and still are extremely popular dogs in Germany, for obvious reasons. Meet the 19 least intelligent dog breeds ... professor Stanley Coren examined rankings from dog obedience judges of 110 breeds. Some studies. The Chow Chow demands attention, especially when there is a new visitor at the home. You may need to call for your Afghan Hound a few times before it comes back inside of the house. Looks like these lists were just thrown up here for fun and to get people commenting. so do not think that the beagle hound is a dumb dog because they are not. These dogs are very dependable, but it’s getting past the training part that becomes a hassle. If it takes your dog that long to learn a simple command of sit, I would have to either question your training or its intelligence. Just check out YouTube videos of huskies on hidden cameras when their owners aren’t around. Now who do you think should be included on the list? Under that definition a horse is smarter than a person. Basenjis have actually been proven to be extremely intelligent dogs. And, by the way, people almost ALWAYS do lists of the "MOST INTELLIGENT DOGS" with regards to trainability. They can open baby gates, open doors knobs, and hang on every word that you say to them. If you’ve ever been around a Basenji, you’ve probably looked around for a baby or a chuckling human. following commands), certain dog breeds … Now the worse part about chows is they are you can debate about this with ME ALL DAY –CHOW CHOWS ARE A AGGRESSIVE dog along with there stubbornness and there dominance they a very risky dog to have in a household. In fact they are prized in africa for their intelligence because they are still used by the tribespeople of the Congo. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. If you haven’t heard horror stories of puppies peeing on the floor, tearing holes in shoes or even biting other people, you’ve probably met a dog that has been the focal point of them. I think I want a beagle as our next dog. Being stubborn or independent doesn’t equate being unintelligent. They’re extremely intelligent dogs , who yes are difficult to train , but they’re not dumb in any way . Your entire definition of “intelligence” is based SOLELY on the breeds’ ability to follow commands? And indeed, the dog brings its proud owners plenty of emotional satisfaction and even health benefits. My boyfriend has one and the thing never shuts up.Also,setters are pretty stupid.Amazing dogs,so nice, but stupid.Like get stuck on the roof in a blizzard stupid. That is funny. On the flip side – in the "10 Mos Intelligent Dogs" list, I was very surprised not to find the American Pit Bull Terrier on that list. You couldn't keep her penned for anything. You don’t want to yell at any dog so what you are saying is ridiculous … like we have to whisper to them because they are so sensitive they will quake at a loud voice – seriously, have you met one of these dogs ever? Chows are notoriously independent and aloof; however, contrary to the author's assertion, they couldn't care less about attention from strangers (in fact they are VERY suspicious and stand-offish with strangers) and are only mildly interested in attention from their owner. One of the most daunting parts of owning a dog is figuring out how to train it. But I’m so glad I did. I know the chow chow breed is a very family/pack orientated got a deep history are very loyal dogs what have a deep love between there owner…But what im tired of is the dogs attitude if you are sick aka tired not in your own skin then the dog chow turns on you and dominates you and every chow does this even if you don’t recognize it. She also HATES our cat Smokey, absolutely HATES him. Most people are terrified of them. Completely untrainable, much like a cat, very independent, but that =/= stupidity by any means. xD. I believe in a sense that all dogs are smart. I’ve owned two bulldogs and they were/are the most intelligent dogs I’ve ever seen.. just damn stubborn.. and wonderful.. ^_^, Obviously written by someone to fill a page and get click. For example lets say you start going to work more then you were going before now you take the dog 2 times a day outside and spend 1 hour paying attention/playing with the dog instead of 3 hours now if it was another dog he would adapt to his leader his owner. Basset Hound. In many countries, Beagles are trained to sniff out drugs. Ringing a a bell when she wants out was easy to teach, and useful. Coren, the supposed expert, is all wet. At least they're cute. There are many kinds of dog intelligence, and as an avid dog lover/owner I don’t think trainability is a the best criteria. This list itself should be posted under "top 10 least intelligent lists about dogs" lol. In 3 and 1/2 years, I have not been able to train it to do anything, but it certainly is not dumb!!!! Make sure you get your dog from a reputable source. The title should be “Top 10 least trainable dogs”….refusing to be trained easily could be taken as a sign of great intelligence and independence, not stupidity. The people taking these tests were absolutely unintelligent themselves; how can a 9,000 year old breed be least intelligent?! Any owner who has a Chow Chow must be firm and strong-willed. He has never torn anything up. Once they’re trained they’re devoted , loyal , sweet dogs . The largest ever was 343 pounds. Now, the Mastiffs are actually very easy to train. this list is actuallly vry inaccurate. We don’t do that anymore, as he is small and we live in Wild West where it is dangerous. I've never known a good, even-tempered, smart dalmatian. I have a basset hound, she is extremely clever. As the (human) hunter, you just get on your horse and keep up (by listening). They are quite big and extremely stocky. But i wouldnt trade him for any dog, because their is no better dog :3. My husband loves him, but I think men have a tendency of liking little helpless things. Chows weigh between 50-70 pounds and were guard and work dogs. But then we recently got a 6 year old besingi/shiba inu mix. So,this clearly suggests that it is one hell of an intelligent dog breed. Chow Chows are quite big, and pomeranians are known as the small, yappy, and dominant center-of-attention type. Although the Basenji (#2) looks quite thoughtful. Don’t get me wrong they can be the most frustrating disobedient dogs you come across, but they are highly intelligent. I've commented for years how smart they are and how much easier they were to train than my previous dogs (German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Golden, Spaniels, Huskies, Chihuahuas, Pugs etc.). I disagree with Basset Hounds being on this list. The list of the smartest dogs is all dogs that just learn more quickly and pick things up faster. LOL…have you actually ever been around any of these breeds?? If you are going to judge them on their disobedience and how hard they are to train, then I beleive a name like ‘Top 10 Toughest Dogs to Train’ would be more appropriate. This is the STUPIDEST thing i have ever seen none of these dogs are dumb, it doesnt deppend onj a whole breed it depends on a indevial of that breed :\(sorry about the spelling )…. And if this list is about trainability rather than intelligence which it seems to be, Shiba Inus would definatley qualify for this list. Intelligence and ability to train do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. Using PetBreeds’ dog breeds topic and data from UBC psychology professor Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs, we found and ranked the 17 least intelligent dogs by obedience intelligence. Edit Close They are super smart also but can have crazy triggers. Though not an extremely popular dog, many people enjoy this breed because of the affection they bring. I felt that we were ready for this breed. Agreed with kittyx. Many say that the personality of the breed makes up for its lack of intelligence. No offense, but my piano teacher and schoolmate have one and my schoolmate says that her dog is pretty stupid. They just have different tempernents. I generally have pretty thick skin about it because so few people understand the breed; however, the description of the breed in this list is simply inaccurate. They often get sidetracked by scents, which again, isn't the dog's fault, just the breed. It is so unique in the fact that it sometimes can sound like a human being either laughing or crying. She attacks him and bites him and tackles him. Biographics – History, One Life at a Time. It was inevitable to write this list after we posted the top 10 most intelligent dogs. A breed is a group of domestic dogs with a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other of the same species. The pics are great. I hav a beagle, she is 1 of the most beautiful and eligant creatures I’ve seen, she was easy t train. You do not train a Yorkie the same way that you train a Chow. This list is taken from Stanley Coren’s “the intellegence of dogs”, who by his own admission based his list only on trainability, and concedes that many dogs who ranked poorly may in fact be very intellegent, just also very stubborn and/or independent. Actually dogs that are harder to train can actually be more intellegent as they challenge why you’re asking them to do it. The herder breeds respond more to our commands so we tend to classify them as intelligent. Many miniature dogs were bred as hunting dogs so they are bound to be restless. Sigh, any dog can be a brilliant friend, or a horrible nightmare. I think i will walk him latter on farther as he does not want to poop in the backyard i might try putting his poop in the backyard well not he is going up and down he wants to poop i mean is he that retarded to take a poop when he needs it and can he feel that i’m sick dam it can’t he adapt to his owner i’m so tired of his dominant attitude. They do not play fetch, frisbee, come when called, or perform any other "trick" they deem to be beneath their dignity. She is allowed on two sofas, not on the leather ones, and she knows the difference. You can find this breed sporting droopy eyes and long ears that drag on the floor when it walks. It tests a dogs "adaptive intelligence- the ability to solve problems, understand language and learn social cues, like responding to a human smile. She knows to sit when we come to a doorway, and to stay on her dog bed when I’m cooking or eating, without being told. Who wrote this list. If anyone has a dog that does that, let me know. Basset Hound. A chow NEVER seeks to be the center of attention. That is the mark of an intelligent dog. Having the Bulldog on this list surprised me. If you actually researched a little more than one article you found on Google you will learn of the Amazing intelligence these hounds have. When I whistle, she comes like a bolt of lightning. It is a deep, chesty *WOOF*, and when you hear it, you go check it out. I agree though that whoever wrote the descriptions of the breeds knows little about dogs. I find this article completely wrong & clearly done by someone without the proper research . All breeds are made to do a certain thing, therefore a dog can be smart in a certain action, like retrieving, or herding. The problem generally isn’t the dogs themselves, but the competence of the trainers. Maybe you should've thought of a less offensive title. Not in this case. But, I will say that with their size (which you are way off on, you should say the average weight of a well bred dog is 190 lbs, although I know many in the 220-260 range) I have also owned a Bassett, Beagle, and Bulldog. I guess the less intelligent dogs are given other gifts, like beagles having great noses and good temperaments which make them good as contraband/drug detectors in airports, etc. I tell you i’m not getting a chow as my next dog in the future because the dog is very stubborn and the chow can easily just how the author said in this article take over the owner and dominate the household. These dogs can spend hours grooming themselves, much like cats. Has anyone else had this kind of experience with these breeds? Stacker counts down the most intelligent pups based on research published by Stanley Coren in his 2006 "The Intelligence of Dogs." Though this breed of dog lacks intelligence, they are very gentle dogs and are devoted to their owners. I love my Jack Russell Terrier, but he has many, many weaknesses. This breed is always sure to provide its owner love and attention, especially after the long day of learning how to heel. My parents had poodles and except for the first one we had, they weren’t exactly “smart”; they learned tricks but were not good at “problem solving”. I wouldn’t want to sit in some ones lap while they are smoking either… Don’t know about the underwear, but everything else sounds like any puppy… Puppies chew, play, and are generally mischievous… Some puppies are worse than others, my beagle I have now didn’t chew on anything while a puppy, but my childhood beagle brother and sister(half beagle half black lab) chewed whatever they could… Right now how you deal with these puppy issues will really matter… Consistent, basic demands, given in a calm tone and manner really is what will make your puppy a great dog…, I guess no one has bothered to mention this yet, but: What credentials does the person who compiled this list have? 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Other dogs, like Siberian Huskies and Malamutes, where bred to be independent and intellegent- their senses are better than humans so they were bred to think independently because if their owner commanded to lead his sled through dangerous conditions they are indepent enough to ignore his command if they feel it will lead them to danger. Without hesitation, it does and falls to its death. Ease of training has very little to do with the dog's intelligence and more to do with the amount of work required for the training. Trainability, or a dog’s ability to learn from humans, has often been linked to its intelligence. Wonder if this guy is just too lazy to train a dog? No they won’t play ball, chase Frisbee they just prefer more stimulating games such as searching, climbing,chasing, hunting or spending time with their human family. My current dog is a german shepherd/husky mix and is much easier to train than a pure husky would be. I have a bloodhound who does whatever he wants 90% of the time not because he doesn’t know what I’m asking, but because he knows what comes three steps later and knows he doesn’t want any part of that. Dogs were bread to preform certain tasks, I think it’s pretty stupid to even classify them like this. Look to anyone that says oh the chow is stubborn/independent that is two different things. Most of the dogs listed are difficult to train precisely because they are intelligent and can think for themselves. There so cute just like Uno, who won last years dog show =). Books have been written on the subject! Yes a Bulldog can guard, control, and bait a bull, but it takes time and patience in order to train a Bulldog to do so. Bulldogs are very affectionate and time consuming, especially with training. Nice article Very cute and entertaining to read about the lesser intelligent ones. The list wasn't made to call any dog stupid or not smart, just to point out that some dogs are much more trainable than others. But the love and loyalty they give back are so worth it. It did not take him days to learn anything and we got him when he was smaller than my teddy bear and he was basically already potty trained! He knew it would get him out of trouble. Not small and yappy! It all depends on what you want to do with the dog. When it comes to training the Bloodhound, you need to be firm and be extremely patient. Always know when to play the right cards at the right times. No comments? Most of these dogs score quite well given any reasonable standard. Hitler owned German Shepherds, I have never read anywhere that he owned Afghans. Mostly everyone wants an intelligent dog that can be trained to do things that most dogs can’t. But all the other tricks I taught him only took a day or a day and a half. 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