There are lots of conflicting lists about intelligence by breed says Jackie Brown. Author Stanley Coren, PhD, DSc, FRSC, ranked dog breed by these three factors:
- Instinctive intelligence
- Adaptive intelligence
- Working and obedience intelligence
Source: Dogster, December 2019. Link.
Highest ranked dog breeds (top 3):
- Border Collie
- Poodle
- German Shepherd Dog
Lowest ranked dog breeds (top 3)
- Basset Hound
- Mastiff
- Beagle
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