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1. Australian cattle dogs were ranked number ten on the AKC intelligence list. Which is NOT a factor used in measuring the most intelligent breeds?

Answer: Swimming endurance

Instinct is a skill measured as a pup on how well the dog can perform specific tasks. Some dogs have built in tendencies for herding, protection, and retrieving. Adaptive problem solving measures how a dog figures out how to solve a problem like discovering how to get a treat out of a closed container. The dog's ability to learn new commands given verbally and complete a task is the third key measurement.

Swimming endurance is more an athletic measurement than intelligence.

2. Rottweilers came in at number nine on the list of smartest dogs. What country has a town called Rottweil where the breed was prominent for pulling carts of beef to market?

Answer: Germany

Rottweil is a city in Germany where the breed received its official name of Rottweiler Metzgerhund by the German people. The town was known for their butcher shops and meat production. The large breed dog had the ability to tow up to ten times its weight.

3. Which fact about the Papillon is NOT true?

Answer: Its name translates to "little lion"

Papillons have distinctive large ears that make their face appear to look like a butterfly's shadow. Papillon translates to "butterfly" from French. The tiny dogs make up for their small size with the weight limit listed with large active brains that quickly learn new skills.

They have no undercoat so shedding is not a major concern for owners. A Papillon appears prominently in Titian's 1538 work, "Venus of Urbina" lying next to the naked model on the bed.

4. The Labrador retriever ranked at number seven on AKC's most intelligent breed list. In which American Kennel Club group are they included?

Answer: Sporting

If you've been around a Labrador retriever you recognize that the breed is highly athletic, great at swimming, and could be used for retrieving wild game and working alongside a hunter. They were classified into the sporting classification for those traits.

They were originally bred in the Labrador region of Canada and later became working water dogs in Newfoundland, Canada.

5. Previously ranked as high as number three, the 2006 AKC ranking put the Shetland sheepdog as their sixth ranked dog for intelligence. The Sheltie is essentially a miniature version of what other dog breed?

Answer: Collie

Shetland sheepdogs originated in the Shetland Islands in Scotland. This incredibly athletic and gifted dog breed looks like a toy version of a collie. Both came from Scotland, each has the same color patterns and similar personality traits.

Collies were brought to the Shetland Islands and bred with the smaller dogs there to develop the Shetland sheepdog breed.

6. Doberman Pinschers have been used for guard dogs for their ability to think quickly, problem solve, and provide protection. They have been nicknamed "velcro dogs" for what reason?

Answer: They tend to cling closely to their owners

Velcro is a specific brand name for a fastener built with tiny hooks and loops. They are difficult to separate. Similarly the Doberman Pinscher breed develops an extremely close relationship with their trainer and family and can suffer greatly from separation anxiety. That devotion also lends itself well to the breed's ability to protect their human families.

7. Golden retrievers ranked number four on the AKC smartest dog breed survey in 2006. In what decade, famous for Babe Ruth and the publishing of "The Great Gatsby," was the golden retriever accepted by the American Kennel Club?

Answer: 1920s

In 1925, the American Kennel Club recognized the miniature pinscher and the golden retriever as official dog breeds. Golden retrievers are highly trainable, intelligent, and tend to keep a joyful puppy-like attitude even into their older years.

During the 1920s, Babe Ruth led the New York Yankees to their first World Series victory and set a home run record with 60 in 1927. F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, "The Great Gatsby" was also released in 1925.

8. The breed coming into at number three on the most intelligent dog breed list can be abbreviated as a GSD. What does the "G" stand for?

Answer: German

A GSD is an abbreviation for the German shepherd dog. The breed is often used as a service dog by police officers, the visually impaired, and in search and rescue efforts. The breed was the most popular breed in the United States during the 1920s after Rin Tin Tin's famous rescue from a battlefield in Europe during World War I and his appearance in 1923's film "Where the North Begins".

9. Ranking number two on the AKC list of most intelligent breeds is the poodle. Which is NOT a specific type of purebred poodle?

Answer: Labradoodle

A labradoodle is not a purebred poodle. It's a mix between a Labrador retriever and a standard or miniature poodle. One of the biggest benefits of owning a labradoodle is their low shedding coat which helps those with dander issues. The breed also shares the playful yet social element of the Labrador retriever. The crossbreed combines two of the most intelligent dog breeds.

10. Which European originating dog type topped the list for the most intelligent dog breed? They are known for their herding skills, superior athletic skills, high energy, and a very affectionate nature?

Answer: Border collie

For those adopting a Border collie, be prepared for a dog breed that will analyze your every decision. The lovable breed has an keen and intelligent gaze and has the ability to problem solve quickly. They are part of the herding breed with the American Kennel Club and have been known to spend hours outside herding sheep and even larger animals like cattle.

Border collies are often champions at dog competitions that require speed, agility, and the ability to figure out skills like moving through a maze.

Source: Author GBfan

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