19 least intelligent dog breeds

19 least intelligent dog breeds

I felt that we were ready for this breed. 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. You can find this breed sporting droopy eyes and long ears that drag on the floor when it walks. With every positive quality comes a negative. He had a bad habit of counter surfing for left overs. Training a Pekingese can be like training a very stubborn child. I can’t stand looking at him anymore and will probably get rid of him. Agreed with kittyx. This may come as a surprise. How can I not reply. I am very offended by this claim. They are independent and determined dogs, so they kind of follow their nose more than they follow your training commands. Females are dominate while males are happy go lucky. 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? 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. The author can’t bothered to do a bit of research on the subject and instead chose the lazy trainability = intelligence angle. Another not-so-popular dog, but let’s bring it to the spotlight. If you’re looking for a lap dog to sit and cuddle with day-to-day, you probably aren’t too worried about how smart the dog is. Intelligence can be a detriment at times. The Basenji is known for its bark. If the list was for humans, certainly independent people who asks questions would be considered intelligent compared to somebody who always does what he’s told to do! beagles are very smart. We don’t do that anymore, as he is small and we live in Wild West where it is dangerous. He knew it would get him out of trouble. This is why working lines of dogs like Border Collies and German Shepherds are among the smartest dogs (#1 and #3 on Coren’s list respectively) while their show lines counterparts are not as smart. I have one and he is not demanding for attention at all, hes lazy and does not really care when people are over. His bark is also far from yappy, it sounds like a Pit bull. In fact they are prized in africa for their intelligence because they are still used by the tribespeople of the Congo. They usually do so by the time they’re 6-8 months old. He’s loving, a character and very fun. Extremely loyal, Basset Hounds are very affectionate and loving towards family members and quite friendly with strangers. They open doors and refrigerators and put together their own stair systems to get on top of the counters. He comes to work 8 hrs day, commutes 3 hrs and does not get bored. The Afghan Hound has also been said to be cat-like and prefers to be on its own instead of listening to an owner. No comments? He is so sweet when any one he loves is down, he won’t leave them alone until they are better. a golden retriever can be dumb if not properly trained. The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest breeds of dogs known today. Have you ever not followed the rules or instruction, or maybe did something to benefit no one else but you? In the dog world, stubbornness doesn’t always mean dumb. But it also demands skill. Like I said, it’s not the perfect method for testing dog intelligence….there certainly are flaws in trying to “standardize” dog IQ. She will go outside and howl like crazy and there is nothing out there. Basset Hound. The Bloodhound can track any scent that is needs to. Meet the 19 least intelligent dog breeds Nov 9, 2019 Nov 9, 2019 ; Trainability, or a dog’s ability to learn from humans, has often been linked to its intelligence. They have a very forgiving nature and yes are sensitive in their feelings. They are about the most brainless dogs I’ve ever seen. Total fail, P.S. I myself have owned several beagles and they are definitely not unintelligent, just really stubborn. He’s AMAZING with kids and warms up to most people after about an hour – that’s been his average. I have to agree with ChowChowPapa – I have owned Chows for years. … Is that a joke? 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! I have to agree — I love my beagle and she is very loveable but she isn’t the brightest crayon in the box. At least they're cute. It turns out she is basenji/chow chow mix, and MAN, she is SO difficult. But I’m so glad I did. Not being "attention hounds", they DO NOT suffer from jealousy at all. Chow’s are anything but small. Another breed of dog that has been proven very challenging to train is the Beagle. Independent does not mean stup*d. I’m sorry but what you’re looking for title wise isn’t “the 10 most stup*d dogs.” it’s “the 10 most hard to train dogs.” and then there’s still breeds on here that don’t belong here. I had a Cocker mix and she was impossible because she didn’t want to obey. But those same dogs trained by Inupiat hunters as a sled dog are going to seem far more intelligent. This list is very poorly written and poorly fact checked. Being stubborn or independent doesn’t equate being unintelligent. I hav a beagle, she is 1 of the most beautiful and eligant creatures I’ve seen, she was easy t train. By comparison, my female heeler can figure out solutions when problems/obstacles are presented (ex: hide treat behind object or inside a deep box — poodles would give up and whine while my heeler will work at it until she gets it; another ex: closing and opening doors — I have never been able to teach a poodle to do this but the heelers learned quickly). Notice how many of the least intelligent dogs look like their head or face is smashed in. Even the writer kept emphasizing how stubborn or independent they are, how they prefer to listen to themselves. It will look at you disapprovingly and not budge. Several breeds you mentioned are lumbering, lazy or slow but are far from unintelligent. PS: Someone once told me that Beagles were really smart.. :S. I found my ex's basenji to be extremely intelligent. I agree, most of these dogs would qualify as independent rather then stupid. Ringing a a bell when she wants out was easy to teach, and useful. If you actually researched a little more than one article you found on Google you will learn of the Amazing intelligence these hounds have. I have a Basenji mix. They sure were very fun articles to read! This list should have been titled Top 10 Most Stubborn and Independent dogs instead. But then we recently got a 6 year old besingi/shiba inu mix. Ugh, if you make a list, make it non offensive please. Using our own data and research from The Intelligence of Dogs by UBC psychology professor Stanley Coren, PetBreeds found and ranked the 19 least intelligent dogs by obedience/intelligence. it's just that sometimes owners don't give them the right motivation. I think it should be clarified there are different types of intelligence in dogs, just like humans. If that were the case, it could be argued that Saluki's are the most unintelligent dogs. It all depends on what you want to do with the dog. Then it shows him putting a treat under a cup and the beagle not tipping it over… My beagle tipped it in 3 seconds… I’m not saying all beagles are genius dogs or easy to train, I’m saying it depends on the dog it’s self and partially the training it gets early on. i think they should of named it misunderstood dogs instead. hitler owned a afgan.. says alot doesnt it lol. My current dog is a german shepherd/husky mix and is much easier to train than a pure husky would be. In fact, far from being "yappy", chows only bark with cause…and it is a VERY foreboding bark. I had two growing up, both were constant calamities in terms of injuries, but hilarious to watch and play with. He is the cutest dog, and so nice, unless you try to hurt us, then he gets mean. If you’ve ever been around a Basenji, you’ve probably looked around for a baby or a chuckling human. my, 2 year old one has changed her personalilt sence i got the pup she snubs you and don’t want, nothing to do with you after you have gave the pup any attention the 2 year old know tricks, and does like people before the pup came. That would be quite the mouthful for a new title. My beagle’s “job” is house mouser — if a mouse gets in the house, she WILL get 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! You must come and watch my jack russell terrier then. Not sure where you got 130. So, they best thing is to keep them on a leash when walking them in the woods or the neighborhood and things will be fine . So my dog I’m sure isn’t unintelligent no offense to your research. I think it's the individual dog that can be stupid. The latter is better in public). Chows definitely deserve to be on this list, but they are beautiful to see. Most people are terrified of them. I own a German Shepherd now and I don’t think I would ever get another breed if dog, I just love these dogs. Completely untrainable, much like a cat, very independent, but that =/= stupidity by any means. They are quite big and extremely stocky. Beagles are generally small to medium sized dogs and are great with children and other breeds of dogs, just not cats. Do they mean Pomeranian because that’s a totally different breed. Its independence not stupidity. Best dog Ive ever owned, though he is very unfriendly with strangers. I've owned/trained Bulldogs for years and they are INCREDIBLY smart… just INCREDIBLY stubborn as well and are definitely difficult to train. Not true. These dogs are usually the ones that hog up all of the limelight. 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. Intelligence and ability to train do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. He was also the easiest to train out of any dog I owned, he is also great at feeding off emotions if I get scared he becomes very protective. it's different for a lot of different breeds. Trainability, or a dog’s ability to learn from humans, has often been linked to its intelligence. My English Mastiff does no tricks, he isn’t that smart but that is good. There so cute just like Uno, who won last years dog show =). Again, this dog isn’t stupid, it has proven to be very hard to train because of the nature and personality of the dog. All there of my Beagles are therapy dogs at the VA, and the first is also my service dog, goes on airplanes, to restaurants without begging, and to many restaurants and stores.. 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. My friend has an afghan service dog and boy let me tell you, they are extremely intelligent. Not one single breed of dog on this list is unintelligent in any way. That being said, I taught my bloodhound lots of tricks, most of them in a few months when she was one year old. I pray you just don’t have any clue about anything and I hope you are not some type of booksmart / no wisdom / no experience with the topic you chose , person . The picture is right, but the description and attitude is exactly like a Pom. This list was just a play on that. Probably not! Beagels,now,are stupid dogs. “Yeah Holly, I know its dark outside.” Also, “Yes Holly, I know your standing in a corner facing the wall. I've never known a good, even-tempered, smart dalmatian. i have say it, basset hounds are very unintellegent, my friend owns 1 and they are so clumsy, but at the same time are the 1 of the most cuttest dogs i have ever seen. Bloodhounds are more intelligent than allot of humans, and apparently the “writer” of said article is in the lesser intelligent grouping. And indeed, the dog brings its proud owners plenty of emotional satisfaction and even health benefits. Obviously, this does not make them unintelligent. Maybe it’s so hard to train because it can’t see or hear properly because of all of the fur! but we had to put both of them down the girl most recently. This list is just silly. I feel so disappointed and I will tell you why : I wasted time reading one of the most UNEDUCATED articles in the history of the world !!! You just have to start at a puppy. You say in most of the breed descriptions that these dogs are merely stubbornly hard to train, not in fact outright stupid. They are extremely loyal to their owners, but stubborn at the same time. I am owned by a Bloodhound, and she KNOWS about every command you can think of, whether or not she chooses to do that command is another story, but she knows what we expect her to do. 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. In "The Intelligence of Dogs," University of British Columbia psychology professor Stanley Coren examined rankings from dog obedience judges of 110 breeds. Not every training method works for every breed of dog. They are very trainable, you just need to know HOW to do it. At least they're cute. Please at least read a *little * about breeds before you write about them. He can’t figure out where to do his business and we’ve been training him for the last three months. Bulldogs aren't stupid,per say, they just don't like to please humans. 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. They may not be the most obedient dogs, but they are smart in their own ways. Hitler owned German Shepherds, I have never read anywhere that he owned Afghans. 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. Also, the descriptions of some of the breeds are inaccurate (eg, as kittyx pointed out regarding Chow Chows). She could climb anything to destroy it. Change the title. They also may excel in other types of intelligence. So you need to look at the breed and what it was bred to do, not just trainibility (or lack there of). It all depends on the blood line. Other hunters have the clever, puzzle solving type of intelligence (and they can be very sneaky). They are also major “squirrel chasers” when it comes to interesting scents. Cohen seems all wet when. 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 some like socks some like napkins….usually something they can chew on or eat. Casual owners of Alaskan Malamutes might choose not to engage their dogs with the problem-solving games that are necessary to maintain their natural intelligence, which sometimes results in a “dumb dog”. That’s the study I came up with ! I adopted my dog Milly about 5 months ago. Wonder if this guy is just too lazy to train a dog? My wife and I used to raise and train German Shepards so we do have some idea of what we are talking about regarding canine intelligence. 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. It’s a work in progress. we could let her out in the front yard and she would never run off and we could walk here without a lesh. He seems gung-ho to choke himself. That trainer might then consider the breed to lack intelligence, in spite of the fact that the intelligence and trainability of the breed is so celebrated in their native South Korea that the Jindo is National Treasure #53 and is currently involved in a training exchange programme between the South Korean government and the LAPD. He will go the wrong way around a pole, while being walked, and make the chain shorter and tighter as he continues to walk the wrong way and then panic himself into doing it faster. my other dog was 1and a half when we got here and she had 2 litters of puppies already but she was pretty smart. They are a very quiet dog unless riled. Actually dogs that are harder to train can actually be more intellegent as they challenge why you’re asking them to do it. 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 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. Did you not even read any breed standards before writing this ridiculous fluff? The World's 10 Least Intelligent Dog Breeds. I am really glad I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I adopted her, because I don’t know if I would have taken her home. We’ve had a total of maybe 5 accidents the entire time of owning him (he’s almost 2 now). My other dog is very obedient because she wants to be. The list is based on how trainable a breed of dog is. Though this would be a great excuse for the Pekingese, this breed of dog is simply very independent and dominating. The breeds named in the top 10 of Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs had to meet specific requirements. It strung peanuts from the porch into the house to catch a squirrel. She destroys EVERYTHING! I’m thinking the phrase “a poor tradesman blames his tools” applies here. You really don’t know much about dogs or genetics. with your beagle food if the key because the like smells. I love my Jack Russell Terrier, but he has many, many weaknesses. This list is way way off on their size though. 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. Umm…chow chows are large dogs! 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. What's written under the Pekingese on here is that it is stubborn and dominant. If you have ever had a pet cat, you can relate to owning a Borzoi. That WOULD be cool, but hard to imagine how it'd even be administered. But no, not all breeds are good for first time owners, and several of these are more “advanced” breeds. All breeds are made to do a certain thing, therefore a dog can be smart in a certain action, like retrieving, or herding. They do not even have to bark. My bassethound is anything but stupid. Those breeds are often not as independent and stubborn as some breeds can be. Like when he wants on the table he will push the chair out, jump on the chair then onto the table, we didn’t teach him that he was intellegent enough to think of that on his own. , We have had a Basset mix rescue dog for 3 years now and I regard him as a very intelligent dog. 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. I also think researching how the parents are and others litters have turned out. Any owner who has a Chow Chow must be firm and strong-willed. 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. Intelligence is a characteristic based on genetics. Who would want to mess with a dog with such a mean face? So just because this breed is highly independent and stubborn does not mean it’s stupid! Now, the Mastiffs are actually very easy to train. Its just that people with not enough intelligence and patience cannot train them. This person has obviously never owned a Pekingese, or any dog for that matter. Two more Beagles I have we’re rescued at 3 and 4 years. I DO NOT agree with the Afghan Hound being the least intelligent dog! Does bigger breed always mean bigger brain? 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. Also, if I light a cigarette while I hold him he knocks it out of my hand and jumps out of my lap. You really need to do more research before typing things up. Many dog trainers will describe huskies as “too intelligent”. As for being gentle yes most probably are but my last dog DUKE was a full on hooligan and was in many a fight but was very loyal but he had a temper as well. following commands), certain dog breeds … This list is taken from Stanley Coren’s “intellegence of dogs” and he measured only trainability, not problem-solving or other quantifiable measures to guage intellegence. Really hard. No we’re not talking about food. If my chow barks, I get up and check, because he doesn't bark to hear the sound of his own voice. My trainer said he was the best dog she was training at the time. The chow is no different. … Has anyone else had this kind of experience with these breeds? Yes, but who is going to want to read a list about the most independent dogs. With good comes bad and with smart comes stupid. Whenever a breed is bred specificly for looks their intellegence will suffer. Although they look fuzzy and cuddly, most chows do not really enjoy being cuddled and fawned over; though, they will suffer this indignity in moderation from their owner. Afghans are Ancient dogs. 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. There’s a difference between stubborn, lazy and stupid. Not offensive. He’s “bull-headed.”. I mean i think the reason why i’m writing this is because i i’m sick now for 2-3 days and my chow wakes me up round 6 am then again at 7 and then again 8 so i right away put my clothes on and go walk the dog i go and guess what he does not go to the bathroom just took 6 times normal piss no poop nothing if i knew that i would of have just put him to the backyard. ", Nice, so I did the test, thank you for posting that, I have seen a few of these (the can and towel) on different television programs and thought how dumb the towel one is… But to see it laid out like it is in the test, I get it… I have a beagle and I thought, he loves to be under covers, so he’s going to flunk that one for sure! 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. I have a beagle who lives with eight cats and likes them just fine…he even sleeps with the cats. This is very silly because all dogs are smart, and you just have to train them when a puppy to get better results! Some studies. When I see he has some thing I say his name he walks over and I say drop it and he gives it, no matter how delicious or how much his little dog heart wants it. Honestly he learns anything for treats. The hounds are actually extremely smart!!! Today you hardly ever see him around the house during the day because of that dog! Labradors come to mind. When it comes to the Bulldog, I think they’re mistaking sheer will for lack of intelligence. You gotta be kidding with “The Mastiff can weigh up to 130lbs.” A Mastiff can be 130 pounds when he’s 6 months old, Mastiffs can reach 230-250 pounds as adults!!!! I swear to you all, the dog understands every single English word. I’ve had Bassets and they were pretty smart. my point is…they are smart enough to do all the tricks you can teach. Not in this case. Though not the most intelligent dog, I think it’s safe to say that the keen sense of smell this breed of dog has is enough to reconsider its “low” intelligence. In any case, the Chow Chow is a great dog to have around the house to snuggle with. But I don't see people having a problem with those lists. The Mastiff, the Bulldog, the Bloodhound and the Basset Hound are highly inteligent! I’m 15 and I trained him. I have to agree with the comments that put these dogs as stubborn, not necessarily stupid. We are glad you love your dog and think highly of him. There’s no information on his training criteria either. Love them. One of the most daunting parts of owning a dog is figuring out how to train it. Maybe you should've thought of a less offensive title. The truth is you really have to base dog by dog. There are a lot of people that do not understand how to work with hounds in general. We have seen many in the 225-250 range. 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