Dogs are proving to be very intelligent animals

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What is dog intelligence?

Dog intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, think and solve problems. Some breeds, like the Doberman Pinschers, Border Collies, Poodles,German Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, Papillons, Australian Cattle Dogs and Golden Retrievers, are claimed by some to be "smarter" breeds of dogs because of their obedience.

Dogs are known to be pack animals, that is; they understand social structure and obligations, and are capable of interacting with other members of the pack. The adults train their young by "correcting" them when they behave in an unacceptable manner (such as biting too hard or eating out of turn) and reward them for acceptable behavior, by playing with them, feeding them, or cleaning them.

They are also den animals. This means that they can easily learn behavior related to keeping the den clean (such as housebreaking) and relaxing in an enclosed area (such as a crate during travel or for training).[wikipedia]

Stories involving dog's intelligence are also becoming popular even in the news headlines. Some popular examples include the dog that accompanied the NAVY SEAL's on Osama bin Laden's Pakistan compound which later led to his killing. This so far has created a wave of interest in the animals and their training. It was reported that sniffer dogs were also deployed to search for victims of the tornados in the American South and also in China where several hundred were rescued.

Another famous heroic story involving dogs is that of Belle the Diabetic Alert Dog. Belle triggered a call to the ambulance crew by biting on her owner, Kevin Weaver's, mobile phone. The dog was trained to detect potential diabetic attacks by licking and niffing Mr. Weaver's nose to check his blood sugar levels and pawning him. The dog then used her teeth to press the number nine key, which was programmed to interpret as a '911' call to emergency services when Mr. Weaver fell unconcious. Ambulance workers answered the phone and on hearing nothing but barking at the end of the line rushed to the caller's house in the city of Ocoee in Florida state. The dog was the first to receive the Vita Wireless Samaritan Award[June 20th, 2006 BBC News].

Ranks 1 to 10
Brightest Dogs

Understanding of New Commands: Less than 5 repetitions.

                                  Obey First Command: 95% of the time or better

#1. Border collie: This dog lives to work. It needs something to do to be happy. Is used as a hearding dog and since grown to be a sporting dog as well.

#2. Poddle: This breed of dog is absolutely brilliant. Poddles are used as hunting dogs(suprisingly) as well as watch dogs and rescue dogs. They are also used as water dogs. 

#3. German Shephard: These dogs can be trained to do things humans can't. Today they are trained to be police dogs, rescue dogs, and some even work with the millitary. They are very obedient as well as protective.

#4. Golden Retreiver: These dogs are man's companion especially for those who hunt. This breed can be easily trained to find and bring back water fowl or game that has been shot. The dog's soft mouth allows it to bring back unharmed game to its owner. They are also used as rescue dogs, drug sniffing dogs, and guide dogs.

#5. Doberman Pinscher: This kind of breed comes in the middle of the list. This is a German breed. In the past, these dog were trained to be police dogs, watch dogs, and guard dogs. This breed of dog can be loving and loyal as well as tough and ferocious when necessary.  

#6. Shetland Sheepdog: Though not one of the most popular dogs around, this kind is a very smart one. They originated out of Scotland and are used to herd sheep. The Shetland Sheepdogs are very hyper and have a great sense of hearing. 

#7. Labrador Retreiver: This is one of the most intelligent as well as one of the most popular breed of dogs in the world. They originate from Newfoundland. They are mostly used in the police force as bomb or drug sniffing dogs. Are also trained to assist the disabled,especially the blind.

#8. Papillon: This breed of dog is definately one of the cutest and smartest of the kind. They are very charming and have always been a symbol of elegance. They have also proved to be very good watch dogs because of their good sense of hearing.

#9. Rottweiler: Also known as 'Rottie', Rottweilers can be mis-trained to be vicious, mean dogs that can take down a human. The breed originates from Germany. They are sometimes used as police dogs because of their strong jaws and teeth. Rotties can take a grown man down!!! 

#10. Australian Catlle Dog: They are known for their intelligence especially when it comes to being able to train them to herd in cattle. Australian Cattle Dogs are trained to bite cattle(not  too hard) so as to keep them moving. They are very active and love having a task at hand.