Dogs also have IQ rankings. Border Collie beats Poodle to win
We often hear that Labradors are smart, Huskies are cute, and German Shepherds are agile. But there are so many dog breeds in the world, which breeds are the smartest and can communicate better with humans?
A Canadian dog lover once developed a dog IQ ranking list, ranking hundreds of dog breeds. Although this ranking list has caused controversy, it has gained more and more recognition over time and has even become one of the reference indicators for purchasing pet dogs.
The IQ of a dog is equivalent to that of a human child, but different breeds of dogs have different IQs. Some dogs are smart and can not only better understand the instructions and intentions of their owners, but can also use their strengths to help humans and even take on work positions.
Stanley Coren, a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia, once combined the opinions of hundreds of dog breeders, veterinarians, police dog researchers, and guard dog experts to investigate the three aspects of instinctive intelligence, adaptive intelligence, and working and obedience intelligence, and ranked the IQ of 138 common dog breeds in the world (The Intelligence of Dogs).
In the end, the Border Collie was voted the smartest dog in the world, followed by the Poodle and German Shepherd. The Golden Retriever ranked fourth, while the Canadian Labrador, the favorite, ranked seventh.
The smartest border collie
Border Collie originated in Scotland and is a common sheepdog breed there. According to experts, the IQ of Border Collie is about the same as that of a six or seven-year-old human child. It is the smartest dog breed in the world. It often achieves good results in dog competitions and can even understand thousands of human words. Someone joked: “If you are not smart enough, don’t keep a Border Collie, otherwise you will be outsmarted by its IQ and doubt your life.”
Border Collies are mostly black and white in fur, tall and mighty, and full of energy. They can perform various difficult movements during herding and control the flock with their eyes. Border Collies are one of the most popular pet dog breeds in modern society, but they need more physical exercise and stimulating challenges during breeding to keep the dogs sensitive, and are suitable for energetic owners.
The Poodle: “Beauty and Wisdom”
The Poodle, which originated in France, is cute and elegant, and is the favorite of many women. Most people are attracted by its appearance, but they don’t know that you can’t judge a dog by its appearance. The Poodle actually has a very high IQ, ranking second among hundreds of dog species. It is the most intelligent small dog and can be called the representative of beauty and wisdom.
In 18th century England, the intelligent and small poodle was a good hunting companion for the nobility, especially good at finding wild ducks. It could also help its owner find precious truffles in the dense forest without destroying them. Circuses also often chose poodles as guest performers to bring joy to people.
German Shepherd Dogs
The German Shepherd, also known as the Blackback or German Wolfhound, is agile, intelligent, and adaptable to a variety of working environments. During World War I, the German army trained German Shepherds for military use, and they later became the most common breed of police dogs, kept by police stations, customs, and rescue organizations around the world.
Although the German Shepherd looks similar to a wolf, it is a smart modern dog breed and ranks third in the dog IQ rankings. Because the German Shepherd is very smart and can understand human intentions very well and make corresponding actions and reactions, it has played the leading role in many movies and TV series and is a “movie star” among dogs.
Smart Retriever
Retriever is a kind of hound. This kind of dog can find and bring back prey for its owner during hunting. Its mouth is relatively soft and it will not bite the prey, hence the name “retriever”. Common ones include Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever. These two breeds of dogs can communicate with their owners and are good companions for humans.
The Golden Retriever originated in Scotland. It is lively, cute, gentle and patient. It is one of the most popular family companion dogs. But in fact, the Golden Retriever was originally bred for hunting. It is good at long-distance swimming and is very fast. It can complete the tasks assigned by its owner very well. Due to its gentle temperament, the Golden Retriever is usually not used as a police dog, but for guide dogs, search and rescue and other tasks.
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