Is your dog among the most intelligent pets? Find out with this ranking made by veterinarians.
The pets They increasingly occupy a more central place in families, already being crucial members of the home. Argentina is the country with the most domestic animals per residence according to international research, and the furry friend par excellence is the dog. They are affectionate, affectionate, and lift the spirits of the entire environment when they arrive.
Although the breeding is a crucial aspect in your personality and cognitive ability, genetically there are certain dog breeds who are predisposed to have better performance. some have better sense of empathy and they know how to read our emotions better, and there are others who are excellent coworkers because of their good memory and agility. Veterinarians and neurologists carried out an investigation into which is the most intelligent, and these were the results.
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How the intelligence of dogs is measured
Assessing a dog’s intelligence can be challenging, as many of the aspects analyzed, such as its interaction with humans, are influenced by two key factors: individual personality of the animalwhich depends more on the parents than on the breed in general, and the purpose for which the breed was developedsince these were selected based on specific behavioral characteristics.
Test results varied noticeably between races. For example, golden retrievers excelled in their ability to interact with people and understanding human gestures, although almost half of them had difficulties when facing logical reasoning challenges. On the other hand, the Shelties, although mentioned for their intelligence, showed less initiative when they did not have clear signs of humans.
The smartest dog
After much research, scientists established a point system to evaluate each dog’s cognitive abilities. After evaluating 1002 dogs belonging to 12 breeds different, an intelligence ranking was established:
1. Belgian Malinois
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2. Border Collie
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3. Hovawart
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4. Spanish water dog
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