He understands body and verbal language. She CAN STAND UP FOR PETE’S SAKE MY BULLDOG IS SOOOO SMART, I have a bulldog and just so you know she is one of the smartest dogs I have EVER seen. Another not-so-popular dog, but let’s bring it to the spotlight. It should have been ’10 most independent dogs’. Never again. This is so not true! The Basenji is known for its bark. However, just to be clear we want to define what makes a dog less smart than other dogs. However he also does a he’ll of a lot of things not on command. Despite that, this is still silly and irrelevant because intelligence (or lack there of) comes down to the individual dog. They are super smart also but can have crazy triggers. Yes, this applies to dog breeds, as silly as it may sound. The Mastiff, the Bulldog, the Bloodhound and the Basset Hound are highly inteligent! I understand all that you said, but let's not read into the list title so much. Do they mean Pomeranian because that’s a totally different breed. Beagles can’t be necessarily considered stupid dogs, but they are very independent, which makes training much harder than it is with many other breeds of dog. Meet the 19 least intelligent dog breeds Nov 9, 2019 Nov 9, 2019; 0; Trainability, or a dog’s ability to learn from humans, has often been linked to its intelligence. And y piano teacher’s dog, well… he will go up close to me and then when I reach out my hand to pat him, he runs away, then comes up close to me again. They are affectionate and love being around their owners. The second tier of dogs, which he names “excellent working dogs,” understand new commands after five to 15 repetitions and obey the first command 85% of the time (or better). Yes!!!! They are independent and determined dogs, so they kind of follow their nose more than they follow your training commands. 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Looking at this list made me laugh, because both descriptions seem so accurate. Now who do you think should be included on the list? They are so dumb it is funnny. The 19 least intelligent dogs Apr 19, 2017 Using PetBreeds’ dog breeds topic and data from UBC psychology professor Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs, we found and ranked the 17 … If it involves getting food her problem solving is through the roof. Do your research a little before you rank one of the smartest dogs who manage to live in the wild in Africa to this day. If my chow barks, I get up and check, because he doesn't bark to hear the sound of his own voice. it's different for a lot of different breeds. The first two are obviously instinct driven, hunting dogs, so there-in lies their problems when it comes to training. 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. They are a very quiet dog unless riled. He speaks, dies when you say bang bang, gives five, sits, lays, doesn’t dare enter the kitchen when some one is in it, drop foo on the floor he won’t touch it till I say “ok”… I never tried training him to heel, I figured “he’s a hound dog he sniffs”, so I don’t really know how well a beagle would receive that. They open doors and refrigerators and put together their own stair systems to get on top of the counters. lol. beagles are so hard to train because of how intelligent they are not how unintelligent they are… I have a beagle and she is smarter than most people i know. So let’s say you’re on the seventh floor, in a room with an open window, and you have a German Shepherd and a Borzoi. The largest ones top out at 14 pounds which is toy (small). We have seen many in the 225-250 range. For example, scientists generally agree that in terms of overall raw intelligence, the Spitz breeds (Huskies, Akitas, American Eskimos, Keeshonds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, etc) are at the top of the list primarily due to their proximity to the original ancestor of dogs, the wolf. 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. It's the owners that don't know how to train their dogs that have problems. Two or three bloodhounds can bring down a deer, and they make a lot of noise. This is all baseless conjecture, and helps to feed human ignorance. If you do your history you will find that all dogs have a past that can help to explain why they do what they do. hmm…they are just stubborn. Liked it? They aren't dumb, just independent and sport the greatest personality. These dogs have a very keen sense of smell and can pick up odors most dogs can’t. Can’t speak for the other types, but I will say in my personal experience I’ve come across more stupid Boston Terriers in my life than any other breed. I can’t stand looking at him anymore and will probably get rid of him. Soooo…..if being able to roll, fetch, sit and stay qualifies as intelligent and being able to locate a missing child lost for days, dedicated and loyal beyond all reason, kind, gentle and tolerant of all things a family can dish out qualifies as stupid, I’ll take stupid every time…..all dogs should be so “stupid”….sadly so should more people it appears……. Well, my brother had a bulldog and he was a great dog and so much fun to play with. I def agree w/ most of these comments. Bulldogs are extremely great dogs when it comes to guarding the home. Really…stretch this line of thinking, please…WOLVES are also known for being highly un-obedient, but if you have ever been around a wolf or wolf-dog, you would know better than to claim that this is due to lack of intelligence! But i wouldnt trade him for any dog, because their is no better dog :3. A Lab is a smart dog as well however they aim to please over their own objections. Chow’s are anything but small. This list is just silly. The issue with the Basset hound is that although they are very gentle and love their “humans”, they are also a bit stubborn and are independent thinkers on occasion. The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest breeds of dogs known today. They’re extremely intelligent dogs , who yes are difficult to train , but they’re not dumb in any way . Having the Bulldog on this list surprised me. I had two growing up, both were constant calamities in terms of injuries, but hilarious to watch and play with. These dogs have proven to be very temperamental as well as independent. ill put a video on youtube of him to prove it. You have permission to edit this collection. They were around during ancient times and their personalities haven’t changed much. So you should have titled the list "most difficult dogs to train.". And I am positive that you’re 98% wrong about the other breeds on your inaccurate / disinforming / useless article !!! Wow! He is extremely laid back, and protective of my family and I. They do not even have to bark. They are all very sweet dogs, but they just like to do their own thing. The Borzoi can be seen as one of those “stuck-up” dogs. Stacker counts down the most intelligent pups based on research published by Stanley Coren in his 2006 "The Intelligence of Dogs." I don’t know how Shih Tzu missed the “Not so Intelligent” list. I dont think Chows are stupid, nor mastiffs. I think most of us would say this about our spouses, “Everyday I spend with her is two days off my life, but I would sell my soul for her!”, Afghans are not dumb-western people think Other hunters have the clever, puzzle solving type of intelligence (and they can be very sneaky). Whether it be the fearless Basenji still used today by the Pygmies in Central Africa to hunt Lions, the Chow Chow used by Chinese merchants and Emperers for hunting, guarding and pulling sleds or like the English Bulldogs used once for bull baiting but now mainly as companions, every dog had a sole purpose for being bred. Our beagle we got at the age of 2 from a rescue. 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. I've never known a good, even-tempered, smart dalmatian. I have a Shiba Inu, and I am not sure if he is plain stupid, or just really independant (let him off the leash re just rans off and he thinks that humans are to be avoided at all costs – until he gets hungry hours later then manages to find his way home) and he only obeys commands if he is within arms reach. When somebody is stubborn he is extra inteligent and don’t want to be someone sub. They just have different tempernents. One of my dogs is very smart, and the other one has no common sense whatsoever. this was the biggest dog ever recorded. They are about the most brainless dogs I’ve ever seen. I think it should be clarified there are different types of intelligence in dogs, just like humans. Bulldogs aren't stupid,per say, they just don't like to please humans. Again, this dog isn’t stupid, it has proven to be very hard to train because of the nature and personality of the dog. I think people tend to get dogs that are most like them….which is scary when you see all the phoo phoos out there. How can I not reply. This is very silly because all dogs are smart, and you just have to train them when a puppy to get better results! It will look at you disapprovingly and not budge. Top 10. They are also hard to potty train. Some breeds have more emotional intelligence while others are capable of more abstract thought. He’s smart in his own right. I feel like i’m his little bitch literally right now when i’m sick as he does what he wants when he wants he even grr at me i’m really tired of the chow chow breed. Basset Hound unintelligent? Very smart!! It is called having a personality of there own and not just a molded animal that does everything when you snap your fingers. Was this written on assignment for a paltry sum, given a once-over by some random would-be editor behind a laptop in a Midwestern state, then thrown on the net to edify us all? I agree, most of these dogs would qualify as independent rather then stupid. I’ve specifically taught her not to shake hands. My dog Chip has surpassed my belief in him. In this article, we have explored 19 of the least aggressive dog breeds that you can consider when choosing a pet for your home. 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. Your entire definition of “intelligence” is based SOLELY on the breeds’ ability to follow commands? There were places in their neighborhood nobody could ever figure out how she got into. Could your dog’s nose do that? Even if he did, what would it matter? So why is the list title “Top 10 Least Intelligent Dogs”? They are not small, and everyone knows that chows are not dogs that bark often, and yappy would definitely NOT describe the sound. If this article is about the "trainability" of a dog, then it should be titled as such, because the "intelligence" and the "trainability" of a dog are two different things. He comes to work 8 hrs day, commutes 3 hrs and does not get bored. We don’t say they are stupid. Take a second to support Toptenz.net on Patreon! I have a beagle who lives with eight cats and likes them just fine…he even sleeps with the cats. No comments? a golden retriever can be dumb if not properly trained. So whoever did this study clearly knows NOTHING about these breeds and if they are so off on this breed, I am guessing they are off on the other breeds too. Basset Hound. 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 don’t know, but maybe it is THE dog, not the breed, but we have a (5 month old) Chihuahua and, boy, is this little thing stupid! They keep a keen eye on their owner to ensure no harm is coming to him/her (as their owner is THEIR property), otherwise they have little to no interest in new people. I have a beagle n he can learn any trick super fast! 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. He has never torn anything up. My Bassett Bobo was given a dog biscuit everytime he used to go out to take a leak,all he had to do was bark in front of the door and someone would open the door for him,he would go out,take a leak and get rewarded with a biscuit.He soon found a way around it,he used to go and bark infront of the door and upon opening just take a stroll outside and collect his reward and he used to do it 7-8 times a day,whenever he had the urge for a small treat. Actually dogs that are harder to train can actually be more intellegent as they challenge why you’re asking them to do it. The description that was posted of the chow looks more like a Pomeranian than that of a chow. I will say that the Bulldog was very headstrong and a PIA. They have personality. He isnt stubborn, or aggressive either. Beagles, Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds were selected for their noses, and for physical features that aided their hunting ability. Some studies. I think maybe you were looking for a Chihuahua? His bark is also far from yappy, it sounds like a Pit bull. I think the author seriously needs to research what they are posting prior to posting incorrect information. There so cute just like Uno, who won last years dog show =). The bit on the bulldogs just made me laugh, my friend has an English bulldog, it is a huge attention whore, would be the worlds worst guard dog, but that dog is pretty dumb. Also: a dog’s intelligence is not just determined by how easily they learn tricks. with your beagle food if the key because the like smells. Mostly everyone wants an intelligent dog that can be trained to do things that most dogs can’t. I have no idea how someone could confuse between the two. When it comes to the Bulldog, I think they’re mistaking sheer will for lack of intelligence. It turns out she is basenji/chow chow mix, and MAN, she is SO difficult. I agree with Lee. Wrong again. i have had 2 at the same time one was older and he used to go scratch at the back door to go outside then when you got p to let him out he ran to your seat and glared at you if you tried to move him. How do you know it was a guy who did this list, Shannon? That makes complete sense. Usually a lack of ability to train a dog is the fault of the human and not the dog. I have first hand experience with ENGLISH MASTIFFS and I wish I could actually speak or chat with the one that came up with this to find out where they got the information or the “study ” because I can tell you one thing … The only thing I agree with is that they are sensitive ! Well, the least intelligent? I own two chihuahuas and they are the sweetest smartest dogs I’ve ever known. Severe misnomer. Another breed of dog that has been proven very challenging to train is the Beagle. Working intelligence isn’t the only kind and it doesn’t mean your dog is bad at everything. 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. “Yeah Holly, I know its dark outside.” Also, “Yes Holly, I know your standing in a corner facing the wall. The world needs more compassionate pet owners. Two more Beagles I have we’re rescued at 3 and 4 years. Widely considered one of the most intelligent dog breeds, Australian Shepherds will use their intelligence to their advantage in a game of wills. Not being "attention hounds", they DO NOT suffer from jealousy at all. They need a strong owner and plenty of exercise and attention, get one if you are prepared to put in the effort but they are not the easiest dog to keep, but I love them and would never buy another breed. He’s fine with the cat although he’s not happy about her eating out of his food bowl – he watches her but isn’t at all agressive. Many miniature dogs were bred as hunting dogs so they are bound to be restless. The mix was smartest, a Dalmatian took first place in obedience trial(another breed considered intractable). We have had several English Mastiffs – Yep they are really really dumb. yes they are husky and can be big I have 2 one is 2 years old and the other is a 14 week old, pup my dog are very socialized from the start when I got them at the age of 8 weeks old. This breed of dog is just another breed that has cat-like characteristics. Wow… This list is titled wrong… I also believe the many of the dogs on this list are wrong. Police, Search and Rescue, Swat, the Military and others have finally recognized the intelligence of this breed and are also now using them in their line of work. Coren ultimately collected statistically significant data for 140 recognized dog breeds, ranking them by their working and obedience intelligence. . Sign up: Bismarck Eagles, #2237 - Ad from 2021-01-07, BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE - Ad from 2021-01-06, KELLER INSURANCE SERVICES - Ad from 2021-01-07, NORTH DAKOTA SAFETY COUNCIL - NDSC - Ad from 2021-01-06, J & R VACUUM & SEWING - Ad from 2021-01-06. Who wrote this list. 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. But I’m so glad I did. Remember, stubborn doesn’t mean stupid. Don’t get me wrong they can be the most frustrating disobedient dogs you come across, but they are highly intelligent. This dog is a genius. They are very very human like and only obey humans whom they have RESPECT for. You can probably find a Borzoi cleaning itself. Bloodhounds are more intelligent than allot of humans, and apparently the “writer” of said article is in the lesser intelligent grouping. 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. BUT… he has his own personality and when he doesn’t want to do something, he won’t do it. Does bigger breed always mean bigger brain? My other dog is very obedient because she wants to be. I find this very silly. Not in this case. The 10 Least Intelligent Dog Breeds. Maybe that's just me? This is a Dog IQ test â?? Afghan hounds are one of the oldest breeds and loved for their beauty and grace. Thanks for nothing. I completely agree with Jeff on this one..Bassets are extremely intelligent dogs,and they have a mind of their own and that might be the reason that many find them difficult to train,but that sure isn’t a sign that the dog is dumb. I’d venture a guess and say, “none.”. I’m thinking the phrase “a poor tradesman blames his tools” applies here. That would be quite the mouthful for a new title. They have a very forgiving nature and yes are sensitive in their feelings. The dogs can barely run or breath, yet alone work. Sometimes getting him to listen is about as useful as talking to a doorknob. 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. Ugh, if you make a list, make it non offensive please. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. She ate through, destroyed or busted: walls, floors, a bookcase, two couches, four or five chairs, a table, two of my winter coats (stored in a closet), two pairs of my glasses, countless groceries (even those on the top shelves of a cabinet with doors), a couple of dozen books, a car seat, a cordless drill, an electric screwdriver, and many, many, many other items. We’ve had a total of maybe 5 accidents the entire time of owning him (he’s almost 2 now). 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. With every positive quality comes a negative. Did you first start him out on potty pads? I have a beagle and we call her stupid, she thinks her name is Holly-no-bad-dog-ouch. This may come as a surprise. Sigh, any dog can be a brilliant friend, or a horrible nightmare. then you need to renaim the title of this article to: top 10 least trainable, not least intelligent, the title is clearly misleading and will lead to people arguing a type of dog being on the list as katherine did. The intelligent dogs are often the hardest to train because they can come up with a million and ten ways to test you and undermine what you say. Females are dominate while males are happy go lucky. I adopted my dog Milly about 5 months ago. These dogs have a very keen sense of smell and can pick up odors most dogs can’t. Maybe at 1 year old, before they fill out they average around 130. They are because they have no value in the dogs eyes…. And if this list is about trainability rather than intelligence which it seems to be, Shiba Inus would definatley qualify for this list. Absolutely ridiculous…I have grown up with different breeds of dogs since I was born, my Afghan Hound Fallon is by far the smartest and most “human like” dog I have ever had!!!! The Pekingese has proven to be a very difficult dog to train. “Sit,” “down,” and (stand) “up,” with voice commands, or with hand signals only, from across the room, from any position to any other. These dogs are very dependable, but it’s getting past the training part that becomes a hassle. This is if you’re getting a puppy of course… There are plenty of shelter dogs that need homes and that info is just not available… Each breed is bred to have certain skills and traits, I certainly wouldn’t put a lot of these breeds on this list… Perhaps the dogs that were bred with out a purpose other than looks, should be on this list…. Meet the 19 least intelligent dog breeds Nov 9, 2019 Nov 9, 2019; 0; Trainability, or a dog’s ability to learn from humans, has often been linked to its intelligence. She was a regular Houdini. Tier: Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence, Tier: Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence, Compare and Research More Dogs on PetBreeds. But those same dogs trained by Inupiat hunters as a sled dog are going to seem far more intelligent. I have seen some programs on how they have come upon this conclusion, and let me tell you, it is ridiculous! When it comes to training they are easy breezy, but can have their moments of stubbornness, and sometimes you have to make them do something when they don’t want to…they know their size, and will use it against you so they don’t have to do what you want. Maybe it was going for controversial? He will get bored and snort air and head bang his head if you try to make him do the same trick twice in one sitting. did beforeany suggestions to help with the problem I am having. It tests a dogs "adaptive intelligence- the ability to solve problems, understand language and learn social cues, like responding to a human smile. The 11 “Dumbest” Dog Breeds. Not one single breed of dog on this list is unintelligent in any way. We are not stating any breed is stupid. I would like to hear your story ! Just check out YouTube videos of huskies on hidden cameras when their owners aren’t around. The stereotype for bloodhounds is the fox hunt–outsmarting a fox takes more than a sense of smell. At least they're cute. This list is not about stupid dogs, it’s about independent dogs. I had my first chow for 3 weeks before I ever heard it bark, and I didn't know what on earth the sound was. As soon as I read the description of the Chow I lost all respect for whoever wrote this, because he obviously had never seen one, One thing I disagree about your comment however is that you seem to imply that the harder a dog is to train, the smarter it is because “it thinks for itself.” This is true in some cases but overall is a very simplistic and naive blanket statement. My lab/collie mix only took about 4-5 tries to teach him sit, stay, down, ect. The author of this article . The Chi will go in the end! Has anyone else had this kind of experience with these breeds? Basset Hounds aren’t the brightest dog in the bunch, but they have great tempers and are great around people. They are a very jealous breed of dog and like to be at the center of everything. but we had to put both of them down the girl most recently. He was not only an incredible people pleaser but could problem solve like crazy. they are hard to train because the are a sent hound. Receive local crime & courts coverage in your inbox: Get local obituary notices sent to your inbox. But it'd be pretty cool if there WAS an IQ test for dogs…. Even though I love my little Beagle puppy, Gator, I have to agree with everything mentioned about them, and a few comments of my own. 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?) My friend has a Chow chow and they’re quite shy and do NOT demand attention but they are extremely loyal to their owners. Oh, HELL YES! One must remember they have been out of Afghanistan only for a few years. My dad has one, and that dog is so damn stupid. Beagels,now,are stupid dogs. Although the Basenji (#2) looks quite thoughtful. A very popular choice for families with kids and elders, the Basset Hound is a dog with a pleasant and calm temperament. He’s a great dog and very excellent with my 2 young kids. Edit Close Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. I had a friend who owned a Beagle and her dog was very smart. Bloodhounds were bred for larger game. So I have to say, I don’t think it has everything to do with breed as much as the dog… I watched through the wormhole on the science channel and this expert said beagles are 7 on the least intelligent list, so this bench is easier to train than a beagle(something to that effect). It also depends on the dog even with in the same breed… I will say my beagle is a purebred and I spent good money on him, so maybe there is some thing to that as well. They just like to play, I don´t think they are that slow …, My boyfriend has a German Shepard and let me tell you I wish we had an unintelligent dog. Ha silly people, Yorkies aren't part of the top breeds, they are hunting dogs and the reason there hyper is because they are smart and need something to do, just like poodles. This article is a bit ridiculous. Best dog Ive ever owned, though he is very unfriendly with strangers. The Yorkie, I find those dogs to be the dumbest, most annoying, most hyper dog on the planet. Meet the 19 least intelligent dog breeds Nov 9, 2019 Nov 9, 2019; 0; Trainability, or a dog’s ability to learn from humans, has often been linked to its intelligence. Stubbornes and independency should not be confused with stupidity, quite the contrary I would say! I have to agree about beagles. It's more a list of the most stubborn and independant breeds, rather than the unintelligent ones. She could climb anything to destroy it. Whenever a breed of dog to train. `` the 10 “ dumbest ” dog:. 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