Umm who published this list then? just recently I read in Your Dog magazine that crossbreeds actually beat 7 out of 10 pedigree breeds when tested for intelligence....

I'm not sure how Doberman's are in that list as all the ones I've met were really pretty hopeless & their owners confirmed this (?)

As with people I think you will find that some examples of a specific breed may be really clever & some may be really stupid,usually their start in life,upbringing & their experiences will make a difference to how clever or how stupid....

I've personally found that Border Collies are like drones, they don't think they do...whereas my cross Chi prob has an IQ bigger than Einstein because she thinks about what you're asking and then decides whether she is in the mood to oblige you...when did you ever see a Border Collie do that??lol.... sorry but no offence to BC people I did obedience for years with other breeds & they don't do anything for me.....

Alot of Rott's are again quite intelligent & others are maniacs! and i've had them all my life...

this list smacks of someone in obedience just writing down the most common breeds they see at a show if you ask me, so I would be interested in hearing who made it etc....

Michelle
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