I owned one for about 10 years, and I must say the large shetland sheepdog i had was a genius. It prevented a few buglares in that span, and the companionship of this dog was unreal.
2007-01-23 18:33:26 · 9 answers · asked by browningny 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Top ten, Out of the 80 breeds tested:
Understanding of New Commands: Less than 5 repetitions.
Obey First Command: 95% of the time or better.
Rank Breed
1 Border Collie
2 Poodle
3 German Shepherd
4 Golden Retriever
5 Doberman Pinscher
6 Shetland Sheepdog
7 Labrador Retriever
8 Papillon
9 Rottweiler
10 Australian Cattle Dog
2007-01-23 18:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think all sheepdogs are among the smartest breeds. I have an Aussie shepherd mix myself, and at two months old she has already learned much of her basic obedience. I've never owned a more easily trainable dog. The first answer mentioned border collies, which of course are also highly intelligent, and statistically the smartest. Shelties, though, being sheepdogs, have got to be up there.
2007-01-23 19:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by cruztacean1964 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I had to provide a reaction, i might want to say Poodle, then German Shepherd then the Shetland Sheepdog. notwithstanding, do not ignore that you shouldn't %. a dogs depending on intelligence. you should %. the dogs depending on who you're and what suits with you the most. in case you want some extra help or options, contact me!
2016-12-02 23:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by cutburth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had to furnish a response, i might say Poodle, then German Shepherd then the Shetland Sheepdog. Nevertheless, keep in intellect that you should not choose a canine centered on intelligence. You will have to prefer the canine founded on who you might be and what suits with you the most. If you need some extra help or recommendations, contact me!
2016-08-10 13:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also had one and she was very bright and a great companion also. I have had many breeds and the shetland is at the top of my list along with blue heeler them Alaskan Malamute. Most working dogs seem to have intelligence and companionship as the best qualities.
2007-01-23 18:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they are i have owned a total of 6 of them over 35 years all of them have been easy to train I have also owned a Cardigan WelsCorgi during that time also. Most herding breed are easy to train. I have two shelties right now one is 12 years old his name is Sky and he is a Biblue and the other is a mahogay sable his name is Hoss he is showing in Obedience and Ralley and Agility.
2007-01-23 23:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BORDER COLLIE has been rated the smartest dog in the world for several years consecutively.
2007-01-23 18:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by guff316@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the Bejing was the smartest breed of dog?
2007-01-23 23:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by EMC623 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. We have had two of them and were able to teach them anything.
2007-01-23 18:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Zorlinda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋