Are Bernese Mountain Dogs Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Bernese Mountain Dog intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #22

Smartest Dog Breeds

Pet owners always want to feel that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may hold true, a smart dog can come in many kinds.

Obviously, a clever dog is just potential without a human willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's knowledge. Dogs are about as smart as the normal two-year-old, but there is a range of intelligence across several breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many features. Some dog breeds are simpler to train and listen well to demands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

Get one of these breeds if you want an intelligent friend:

1. Border Collie is among the world's smartest and most famous dog breeds. Initially developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog recognized for its friendly temperament.

2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is an intelligent, trainable and friendly comrade.

3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering commitment to its owners, whom they will defend at all costs.

4. Poodles not only are very smart, but they're also proud, active dogs, with the added advantage of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and follow.

5. German shepherd is the second most in demand dog breed because they're brave, confident, and smart. They are exceptional all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

What to do if you lose your Bernese Mountain Dog

If your Bernese Mountain Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Bernese Mountain Dog

If you find a Bernese Mountain Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.