Top of the smartest dog breeds

Of course, for every dog ​​owner his favoritethe most intelligent, beautiful and faithful. But scientists all over the world do not stop to explore these animals, revealing the "most-most" in different directions. Today we will turn our the most intelligent breeds of dogs.

Colombian scientists came to the conclusion that theseanimals are able to understand 250 words and gestures, count to five, and also perform simple mathematical actions. In addition, scientists say that according to their mental development, dogs are not inferior to a 2-year-old child, and that people simply do not realize how high the intellectual level of animals is.

During the experiments the dogs showed their skillunmistakably fold, and in the example of "1 + 1" dogs in the end always received 2, not some other number. The scientific group has made a rating of breeds of dogs depending on their intellectual abilities.

So, the first place was taken by the breed Border Collie. These doggies seem to be especially unremarkable andmore like black and white poochs than on purebred animals. But, nevertheless, they have a "magic look" (which gives its advantages on the hunt), a developed shepherd's instinct and extraordinary intelligence.

Scientists in the course of experiments on one of therepresentatives of this breed have found out that the dog understands more than 200 words. In addition, at the request of people, the boarder brought items from another room. He was mistaken only in three cases of forty.

On the second place in the ranking of the smartest are poodles, yes, they are the stars of circus numbers. In the past, poodles served as guards, rescuers, and observers. They swim well, and large dogs can save a sinking person.

German Shepherd Dogs - great artists, so in their intelligenceIt is not necessary to doubt. They look great on the TV screen, at exhibitions, and at home on the couch. These dogs are very capable, they can be used as a guard, and as a domestic dog, and as a policeman.

Golden retriever ranked 4th in the dog rating. He is very kind and gentle in character, excellent for children. Retrievers are able to quickly and easily learn, literally from the first time understand the commands and literally grasp everything on the fly.

Slim, well-tucked handsome Doberman Pinscher - on the 5th place. This breed appeared in 1800, when there was a need for a defending dog, which, if necessary, could even attack the offender himself. Some people think this breed is stupid, but such a judgment is mistaken. Dobermans need to be trained and educated, otherwise it is quite possible that out of a small funny puppy an unruly dog ​​will grow up, who will do only what he himself wants.

6th place belongs to sheltie - very similar to the collie breed of dogs. They are favorites of owners of all ages.

The 7th position is taken by the breed Labrador retriever. Dogs of this breed are very popular among dog breeders all over the world. This is an excellent dog for the family, where there are young children.

Papillons, located on the 8th place, were popular even in the Renaissance and had famous owners.

Strong, strong, with powerful jaws rottweilers - the owners of the 9th place. They have a well-developed mind and intellectual abilities. Rottweilers are widely used in the service in the police and army.

Closes the top ten "most intelligent" australian shepherd dog. Representatives of this breed are very mobile, active, unquestioningly execute commands, and also are fine shepherds.