SMART DOGS

Dogs are very smart animals.  In fact, some scientists estimate that the average dog is as smart as a 3-year-old child.  That means he is smart enough to understand more than 150 words, smart enough to count to five - and smart enough to outsmart the humans! (No doubt you've already learned that lesson.)

Yes, dogs are very smart - and some breeds are smarter on average than others.

Psychologist Stanley Coren, a leading canine researcher and widely published author from the University of British Columbia, studied data from 208 dog obedience judges in the USA and Canada to determine which breeds are the smartest on average.

Check out the results below, did your dog's breed make the list?

1. Border collies
2. Poodles
3. German shepherds
4. Golden retrievers
5. Dobermans
6. Shetland sheepdogs
7. Labrador retrievers

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ANNOYING DOG PEOPLE

We all know them, we all tolerate them.

The symptoms start when there's a new (human) baby.  Cutest, smartest most amazing child in the world.  Fast forward 18 years, that cute, smart amazing man/child has retreated to the family dark, damp, scary basement.  He, who could not figure out an electric pencil sharpener managed to get cable service to a television in the basement

Fast forward another 20 years, nothing has changed.

Then comes that puppy, the smartest, cutest, most amazing animal in the world.  The difference between the new puppy and the new (human) baby?  Nothing, zilch, zot.  We are being regaled with puppy stories, puppy thoughts, puppy antics, puppy first time for everything stories.  We smile and nod in agreement with the amazing puppy stuff.

Then the chew stage, here comes  the naughty but still cute puppy stories, until he chews the leg off the good dining room table.  Unconditional love is changing.  House training, he runs to the back door which earns him good puppy rewards, he looks at mom and pees on the floor.  We've all owned that dog who disagrees with having to 'go' outside, the floor has served him well for a long time, why must he now have to go outside?
The 'cute puppy' mommy is changing, when she speaks his name there is a snarl in her voice.  Instead of 'where is my sweet puppy', it becomes where is that brat now? 

He is still not house broken, at six months he refuses to even get up to go outside.  You pick up the cutest, most amazing, smartest puppy in the world and chuck him out the door.  The puppy mom is convinced he will never learn to go outside. The puppies name has become an expletive, neither name to which he responds.  He has become surly, moody, disagreeable and downright unruly.  The mom now asks everyone she runs into if they need a new family member, he is no longer welcome in the household.  The dog, not the teenager.

Then one day he wakes up, takes a shower, gets dressed and goes to work at Wall Street, where he meets a girl, gets married and now has a litter of kids.  Um, the teenager, not the dog.

The dog is still peeing on the floor.

Greyhound

The Greyhound is a tall slender dog. The Greyhound is brave, and devoted. Intelligent, laid-back, charming and loving, but their character is often undervalued because of their reserved behavior towards strangers and even their master. They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline. Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority. They are gentle and even-tempered - both racing lines and show lines. Most Greyhounds have a definite prey drive. It is instinctive for these dogs to chase anything that moves quickly. They are extremely fast. They seldom present difficulties with other dogs and are normally good with children, though they do not usually like rough-house play, and would not be a good choice for young children who are looking for a play mate. The Greyhound will do okay in an apartment if they get enough exercise. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do. Greyhounds are sensitive to the cold but do well in cold climates as long as they wear a coat outside.

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If you want to know more about Greyhound’s, follow these links:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greyhound.htm

http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/hound/greyhound.html

Keeshond

The keeshond combines many traits of the best house dogs: fairly energetic and playful, very attentive and loving, and ready for adventure yet content to take it easy. It is sensitive and learns readily. It makes a good companion for a child or adult. It is friendly to all but, nonetheless, an alert watchdog. Keeshonds are an excellent children's companion, active, intelligent, very keen and outgoing. Keeshonds are full of personality. They can be trained to perform. Affectionate and friendly, the Keeshond loves everyone and needs to be part of the family activities. They like to bark and are good watchdogs because of its notable gift for warning of danger. Teach them enough is enough, to stop barking after their first initial warning bark. They will be okay in an apartment although they should at least have an average-sized yard. Keeshonden prefer cool climates; they cannot withstand the heat well due to their thick coats.

If you want to know more about Keeshond’s, follow these links:

http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/non-sporting/keeshond.html

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/keeshond.htm

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Basenji

The Basenji (buh-SEN-jee) is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. The Basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound commonly called a "barroo", due to its unusually shaped larynx. This trait also gives the Basenji the nickname "Barkless Dog". The basenji is alert, affectionate, energetic, curious and reserved with strangers. It can be described as speedy, frisky, tireless at play, and teasing the owner into play. The Basenji is somewhat aloof, but can also form strong bonds with people and can become emotionally attached to a single human. Basenjis may not get along with non-canine pets. It is commonly patient, but does best with older considerate handlers. Basenjis often stand on their hind legs, somewhat like a meerkat, by themselves or leaning on something; this behavior is often observed when the dog is curious about something. Basenjis reveal their animal-of-prey nature by chasing after fast moving objects that cross their paths. According to the book The Intelligence of Dogs, they are the second least trainable dog.

If you want to know more about Basenji’s, follow these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/basenji.htm

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