No. 5: Basset Hound

No. 4: Irish Setter

The Irish Setter can be one rowdy redhead. She's known for retaining her puppy-like verve for life until somewhere around her third birthday, at which time she may settle down (slightly), but she'll often remain carefree and somewhat stubborn. She can be a loving family pet, but definitely needs an owner who can give her the exercise she desperately needs.

Eva-Maria Kramer, Animal Photography

No. 3: Weimaraner

The Weimaraner might be best known for posing prettily for William Wegman, but don't expect him to sit still for your camera. This is an active breed with a passion for hunting and spending time with his family. He doesn't always have an "off" switch and typically doesn't like being alone, so he can be a real handful for a family that doesn't have time to work with him.

Karin Newstrom, Animal Photography

No. 2: Pug

Typically friendly, sweet and funny, the Pug is a charming little dog bred to be an affectionate companion. She's food-motivated — many Pugs are rather accomplished beggars, as a matter of fact — so if you're ready to spoil her with some special treats, you're likely to have some luck with training. As long as you don't expect her to learn 1,000 words, that is.

Leanne Graham, Animal Photography

No. 1: Chihuahua

The tiny Chihuahua often has a big personality, and part of that personality is his single-minded determination to have things his way — a trait that can be troublesome for owners who don't put in the necessary training time. The fact that Chihuahuas tend to focus their love and loyalty on just one person (or, possibly, one family) ,and the tendency owners have to let these little dogs get away with more than they should because of the Chihuahua's small size, makes us perceive them as not the brightest of breeds. Although one could argue that's what actually makes them smart!




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cool article and i agree with the last sentence: Although one could argue that's what actually makes them smart!

some of those qualities the article associates with 'dumb' are actually personality traits, not measures of intelligence. moreover some of them demark intelligence. for example stubborn and singleminded in humans can be a sign of intelligence depending on circumstances.

N they are all smarter than cats.

All breeds of dogs are smart

Dogs can be smart sometimes and act in a way you'd expect only a human to act. Then the next second they become the stupidest living creatures imaginable.

Utter inane anthropomorphic lunacy that the usual suspects are prone to.

lazycrockett said:

N they are all smarter than cats.

I knew someone would come in and say something like that. Whenever dog lovers feel like dogs are being disrespected, many of them have this overwhelmiing need to disrespect cats to somehow prove that it's a fact that dogs are more valuable. The value or intelligance of dogs versus cats are opinions, not facts. I'm a cat person. I like dogs well enough but, even though there are more negatives to owning a dog than a cat, cat people generally don't feel the need to insult dogs whenever people say negative things about cats.

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I've had two weimaraners in the past and currently have a 13 week old puppy. My last one was the smartest, most amazing but also most frustrating dog I've never had. She problem solved her way around everything and would drive me nuts. No other dog I've had has come close to her personality...not even my Vizsla who is also mega-smart.

Weird that they are even on this list, since they are known as the "dog with the human brain" - but guess humans are pretty dumb when you think of it. It will be interesting to see how my new puppy develops.

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JustErin said:

I've had two weimaraners in the past and currently have a 13 week old puppy. My last one was the smartest, most amazing but also most frustrating dog I've never had. She problem solved her way around everything and would drive me nuts. No other dog I've had has come close to her personality...not even my Vizsla who is also mega-smart.

Weird that they are even on this list, since they are known as the "dog with the human brain" - but guess humans are pretty dumb when you think of it. It will be interesting to see how my new puppy develops.

Why is it people who own Weimaraners also own a Visla?

Weimies aren't dumb but they can be incredibly stubborn.

We had one and took him to a trainer and after working with

her for two months the trainer threw the leash at my wife and said

the dog was untrainable. That was the last lesson with that asshole.

We then found a trainer that worked with hunting dogs and had

no problems. Great dog but I would not get another because of the

stubbornness. We have a German Short Haired Pointer now and

she is brilliant.

And when we had the Weimaraner we also had a Visla. Don't hunt but we

love hunting dogs.

thedoorkeeper said:

JustErin said:

I've had two weimaraners in the past and currently have a 13 week old puppy. My last one was the smartest, most amazing but also most frustrating dog I've never had. She problem solved her way around everything and would drive me nuts. No other dog I've had has come close to her personality...not even my Vizsla who is also mega-smart.

Weird that they are even on this list, since they are known as the "dog with the human brain" - but guess humans are pretty dumb when you think of it. It will be interesting to see how my new puppy develops.

Why is it people who own Weimaraners also own a Visla?

Weimies aren't dumb but they can be incredibly stubborn.

We had one and took him to a trainer and after working with

her for two months the trainer threw the leash at my wife and said

the dog was untrainable. That was the last lesson with that asshole.

We then found a trainer that worked with hunting dogs and had

no problems. Great dog but I would not get another because of the

stubbornness. We have a German Short Haired Pointer now and

she is brilliant.

And when we had the Weimaraner we also had a Visla. Don't hunt but we

love hunting dogs.

My German Shorthaired Pointer passed away last year at 17 years of age. She was probably the dog I would consider to be the least smart, but she was a rescue that had been horribly abused before we got her when she was 2 years old. She always looked like her spirit was broken, always looked so sad, even after 15 more years of being totally spoiled. She never really seemed to clue into anything but was terribly sweet and affectionate.

We are not hunters as well, but also love sporting dogs. I enjoy their high energy and actually do like having "velcro dogs".

PurpleJedi said:

lol

Great thread!

Are you talking about your wife or girlfriend that you have lost the argument with and you cannot show her pictures here so you post resembling photos of what she looks like instead?

Hudson said:

Sam Clark, Animal Photography

No. 5: Basset Hound

The Basset Hound's "hang dog" expression and short, stubby legs aren't the only features for which he's well known. He has, as Basset enthusiasts would say, a melodious howl, and can also be stubborn with selective deafness when he doesn't care to listen to your commands. He's typically a loving and affectionate family pet who generally adores children and may not care to be left alone in the backyard.

Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography

No. 4: Irish Setter

The Irish Setter can be one rowdy redhead. She's known for retaining her puppy-like verve for life until somewhere around her third birthday, at which time she may settle down (slightly), but she'll often remain carefree and somewhat stubborn. She can be a loving family pet, but definitely needs an owner who can give her the exercise she desperately needs.

Eva-Maria Kramer, Animal Photography

No. 3: Weimaraner

The Weimaraner might be best known for posing prettily for William Wegman, but don't expect him to sit still for your camera. This is an active breed with a passion for hunting and spending time with his family. He doesn't always have an "off" switch and typically doesn't like being alone, so he can be a real handful for a family that doesn't have time to work with him.

Karin Newstrom, Animal Photography

No. 2: Pug

Typically friendly, sweet and funny, the Pug is a charming little dog bred to be an affectionate companion. She's food-motivated — many Pugs are rather accomplished beggars, as a matter of fact — so if you're ready to spoil her with some special treats, you're likely to have some luck with training. As long as you don't expect her to learn 1,000 words, that is.

Leanne Graham, Animal Photography

No. 1: Chihuahua

The tiny Chihuahua often has a big personality, and part of that personality is his single-minded determination to have things his way — a trait that can be troublesome for owners who don't put in the necessary training time. The fact that Chihuahuas tend to focus their love and loyalty on just one person (or, possibly, one family) ,and the tendency owners have to let these little dogs get away with more than they should because of the Chihuahua's small size, makes us perceive them as not the brightest of breeds. Although one could argue that's what actually makes them smart!




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Kobe said:

Are you talking about your wife or girlfriend that you have lost the argument with and you cannot show her pictures here so you post resembling photos of what she looks like instead?

If she don't learn that soup is not a meal I'll be sending her to a shelter just like the dog she loved.

All dogs are weird and clueless idiots.







Humans are no better though, mind...

shausler said:

My Chi-Chi Lucy is as smart or as dumb as she manipulates me to be on any given day. She does this with my percieved love or fear from her all at her four pawed hands or feet, whatever I stupidly choose to call them.

When Miss Lucy's happy she give hugs and kisses rentlessly untils she's had enough and we laugh and tolerate even when we've had enough. On those rare occaisions she piddles on the carpet, tosses a garbage can, or chews a new pair of expensive shoes, she cleaverly and cutely curls into a bsll before we can scold. So who's the dupe here... Her NO -- she has my heart right in the palms of her paws.