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The Best Dog Breeds

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-Poodle

-Border Collie

-Golden Retriever

-German Sheppard

-Doberman Pinscher

-Labrador Retriever

-Papillon

-Shetland Sheepdog

-Miniature Schnauzer

-Vizsla

It is important to note that all dog breeds can be trained to learn and obey commands. You'll see just about every dog breed competing in obedience competitions.

However, these breeds (listed above) learn training commands faster than other dog breeds do. This means that training them is a lot easier and requires a lot less patience and time.

Just because these breeds learn faster than other breeds doesn't mean they are more intelligent. Unless, you're definition of "intelligence" of a dog is "it's ability to learn training commands quickly".

You see, when it comes to dog intelligence, experts have a lot of difficulty determining what dog "intelligence" actually is, just as they do when trying to define what human "intelligence" actually is.

For example, other breeds may understand your commands just as well as these faster learning breeds, but they simply may not have as much desire to carry them out. They simply may not be as eager-to-please you and are therefore not as obedient as the breeds listed above. Does that make them less intelligent though?

No. For example, a Siberian Husky is not as interested in pleasing his owners as some other breeds, so teaching him to obey commands - training him - takes longer. However, just because he is not "quick to learn" the Siberian Husky has other talents, such as his ability to figure out ways to escape from seemingly inescapable backyards. So if you are measuring a dog on his ability to find ways to "escape", the Siberian Husky would be right up there.

So don't think that the breeds listed above are any more intelligent than any other breed of dog. They're are just quicker to learn and obey your commands.

The Best Dog Breeds

Breed group: Hound

Weight: 58-64lb

Height: Males 27 inches, Females 25 inches

Overview

Afghan hounds are a very old breed that is inhabitant to Sinai. The Egyptian papyruses mention them quite a few times. Originally it was forbidden to export these dogs which contributed to keeping this breed pure. These dogs only arrived in Europe at the beginning of this century. The Afghan hound was used as watchdogs by shepherds - they were also used to hunt deer, wolves, wild goats and snow leopards.

Temperament

Afghan hounds are very noble dogs. They can however come across as being distant, but they are also very affectionate, caring and devoted dogs. This is a tough breed, but they will fade away if they do not get enough attention. Afghan hounds will adapt best in a house with children that are older. This breed is also difficult to housebreak. Some Afghan hounds are a bit nervous, especially if they do not get sufficient exercise.

Care

The Afghan hound has very high grooming needs, and it is also a heavy shedding dog. These dogs should be groomed twice during the week for an hour at a time in order to keep their coats in an excellent condition. It is important to make sure that these dog's ear passages are kept clean. Afghan hounds should not be bathed more than once every two months, and then a good quality shampoo should be used. Otherwise they might get a dry skin. Also try to brush the teeth of these dogs once during the day. A good dental bone might help to act as an addition to the teeth brushing. The Afghan hound will not be the ideal dog for someone that does not have enough time to properly groom these dogs. Afghan hounds are also heavy shedding dogs.

Training

It is advised that prospective owners of these dogs should have some previous experience in dog ownership. Afghan hounds are fairly difficult to train because they are so independent. They do not respond very well if trainers hit or shout at them. They will just lower the respect that they have for you. Training of these dogs should be conducted in a firm manner, but also combined with some gentleness.

Health problems

In general, Afghan hounds are healthy dogs. They do however have a very low pain tolerance, and will therefore suffer even if it is just a minor injury that they have picked up.

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