The smartest dog will be revealed in a brand new leaderboard! The answer comes as no surprise to the experts!
the dog is a pet valued by people. Some specialists decided to conduct a survey to answer this question: what is the smartest dog?
The smartest dog revealed
Dogs are indeed man’s best friend! more than an expression this faithful animal makes millions of families around the world happy!
Specialist Clive Wynne explains: “Our dogs give us a lot and don’t ask much in return… They need our company and need to be with us! He adds: “Like us, they have a fundamental desire to form strong bonds, to have warm personal relationships: to love and be loved! »
In addition, there are more than 300 races. But what do you think is the smartest dog? scientist found the answer and the result is amazing…
First, they have rated 1000 dogs ! Then they performed cognitive and behavioral tests. For example, some had to make a detour around a transparent V-shaped fence to get food.
They studied other aspects of the animal. For example their speed, their intelligence and their skills understand human gestures. To carry out their mission, the researchers selected dogs between the ages of 1 and 8 years. Older people experience cognitive decline; far too risky for this type of study.
However, the team found a new measure of dogs’ ability to read human gestures and movements. It consists of 5 points: constant pointing, short, with the foot, at something, following the gaze.
An unexpected podium
After a multitude of tests, it turns out that the Malinois is the smartest dog with a score of 35 out of 39!
In fact, the Malinois is used by the armed forces police or armed. They have many qualities: endurance, speed and sense of smell… These dogs excel at missions. And they support the teams on site. The Border Collie therefore comes second with 26 points.
Intelligent and very obedient, he is known for being energetic and athletic. He helps the farmers a lot, like bringing in the cattle. In third place we find the Hovawart (a German breed) with 25 points. It is a good runner and a good swimmer with an excellent sense of smell!
Just like humans, they have strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Labrador understands human gestures well. Still, he’s not that good at solving spatial problems. “Some breeds, like the Shetland Sheepdog, scored fairly evenly on almost all tests,” says Saara Junttila.
“Belgian Malinois excelled in many cognitive tasks and achieved very good results in most tests,” adds the expert. . But specialists explain that each dog has its abilities and weaknesses. This study will likely change the outlook on the Malinois which sometimes frighten some passers-by! As a reminder, wearing a muzzle is mandatory on public transport.
In summary, Belgian Malinois top this unusual ranking. He is very attractive. He is a lively and always willing dog. He is also a good watchdog, a fierce defender of his master!