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yes, very. border collies are herding dogs that are highly intelligent and happen to be the smartest dog. and as you know, wolves are the ancestor or all domestic and wild dogs, so they are very smart, having the brain cells of each kind.
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∙ 14y agoVery intelligent.As canids, they have even more intelligence than their relative the dog..They are social hunters, employing teamwork to bring down prey, and have a highly structured social network. They are one of the smartest animals
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∙ 11y agoResearch currently shows that wolves or other feral dogs are "smarter" than domesticated dogs. Researchers did tests on wild and domesticated dogs, (problem solving tests) to see which one did better. Wild dogs and wolves passed this test with ease, while the dogs had extreme trouble and almost all of them failed.
Dogs depend on their owners for so much that their gene's for problem solving and living on their own is simply so small, if it's there at all, that dogs have lost the ability to think for themselves. Everything a dog learns it learns from either another dog, or their owner. Wolves and other feral dogs can learn on their own easily, it's their instinct.
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∙ 14y agoA border collie, because they are the worlds smartest,and intellegent dog.
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∙ 11y agothe smartest wolf is the Timber wolf.
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∙ 14y agoYes..All canids are..Look at the family dog..Wolves are even more intelligent.
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∙ 15y agoI think wolves, I'm not sure though.
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Do Border Collies or Labrador Retrievers have a higher intelligence?
Generally yes. According to the book The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren, Border Collies are the most intelligent breed of dog while the Labrador Retriever is seventh. However, there may be individual Labradors that are more intelligent than individual Border Collies.
Are boxers more active than border collies?
I'd say that they're close but Border Collies are more active.
Can border collie mixes be smart like border collies when there puppies?
I've had 2 border collie crosses. Both have been very clever as pups. My present collie cross was stopping at roads and waiting for the command to cross when she was only 4 months old. They also dont have the fixations that pure breds have.
What are hearding dogs used for today?
Border Collies and more that I forgot.
What dog is smarter an Aussie or a sheltey?
A wolf and a Border collie. The wolf is smarter than the Border collie by the way. The Aussie is a more intelligent animal than the sheltie, as they seem to learn faster, and have superior herding skills. Not to say shelties are not intelligent, but the Aussie learns his job faster. Border collies are reknown for their herding skills, and the Australian shepherd rivals their ability.
What is better border collie or austiallen sherped?
"Better"? Better for what? Border Collies generally have more drive, but Aussies are more adaptable, less quirky, and much better family dogs.
What do collies like to play with?
Tennis balls. Anything you throw at them they are more than happy to get. Border Collies are the throw-the-ball kind of dogs instead of the in-your-face-cuddly dogs though they can be at times. That is unless you have a ball in your hand.
What dog is smarter a black lab or border collie?
Having had several of both - border collies are slightly more hyper than labs, though both are pretty doggone active breeds. Both are good escape artists too, if that's a concern for you. If you want a hyper dog, go with the border collie. Bred to herd sheep, they're better suited to expend more energy for a longer amount of time than the lab, who is bred to retrieve. BCs also have an edge in intelligence.
would an Australian shepherd win a fight against a border collie?
Yes. The border collie is more intelligent but overall the Australian shepherd would tear up the border collie
Are Border Collies Better than Rotweilers?
Depends on your lifestyle and personality. Border collies tend to be very active, intelligent dogs which require lots of excersize and mental stimulation. Great if you want to do obedience or agility with your dog, (or work sheep!) and have lots of time, energy and patience. Rotweilers are more placid easy going dogs, requiring less excersize than Border collies. Possibly a little more difficult to train, but can be very affectionate and loyal. However they can be territorial and sometimes overprotective, and need firm handling and consistant boundaries from the start to make them feel secure.
What is the smartest domestic mammal?
I think the smartest animal in the world right now are Primates which are like apes, monkeys, chimpanzees and gorrillas. And another smart mammal are dolphins. And the smartest dog in the world are Border Collies. Also humans and rats, and actually the most intelligent breed of dog is a Schnauzer.
What are many different working dogs?
Border Collies, Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, and Saint Bernards are all working dogs. See the related link below for more information:
