Are beagles a smart dog?

As a beagle owner I can tell you that beagles are very very smart dogs. My puppy can learn a new trick in 1 training session. The trick with training beagles is to teach self-control, focus and the drive to WANT to train. read more

Ten Dumbest: Basset Hound, Beagle, Mastiff, Pekingese, Bloodhound, Borzoi, Chow Chow, Bulldog, Basenji, Afghan Hound Ten Smartest: Australian Cattle Dog, Rottweiler, Papillon, Labrador Retriever, Shetland Sheepdog, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Poodle Now, just for grins, let’s consider the idea of the ancient dog. read more

The American Kennel Club rounded up the top 10 smartest dog breeds, based on general intelligence and also how they perform certain tasks, such as search and rescue, detective work, and jobs requiring a high level of concentration. read more