Are Hokkaido Dogs Intelligent Dogs?

Looking to own a Hokkaido Dog and need to know whether Hokkaido Dog is an intelligent dog breed?

According to dog experts, Hokkaido Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Hokkaido Dog Intelligence

Are Hokkaido Dogs Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Hokkaido Dog intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

    Smartest Dog Breeds

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

    Of course, a smart pet dog is just potential without a person willing to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's cleverness. Dogs are about as intelligent as the typical two-year-old, but there is a range of intelligence across various breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many qualities. Some dog breeds are much 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 one of 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 favourite dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, trainable and friendly buddy.

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

    4. Poodles not only are very clever, but they're also pleased, 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 sought-after dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and intelligent. They are excellent all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Hokkaido Dogs Intelligence

Hokkaido Dog Information

The Hokkaido is a medium sized, spitz type breed that has strongly developed secondary sex characteristics. It is well balanced, sturdily built and strongly boned. The breed is capable of withstanding severe cold and heavy snowfall. Its tough, clean cut muscles give it great stamina.

The breed is known for fidelity to its owner, bravery, and the ability to withstand the cold, among other traits. It has an innate sense of direction and smell, and can therefore return to its master no matter how great the distance. Temperament will vary depending on the lineage and region of upbringing. They are good with children if they are raised with them from puppyhood and/or properly socialized. Children should be taught how to display leadership skills, and the dog should be taught to respect the child.

What to do if you lose your Hokkaido Dog

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

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

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

3. Visit the nearby vet clinics to see if someone has handed in your lost 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 Hokkaido Dog

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

1. List 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 Council to collect the lost animal.

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

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who normally scan the animal’s microchip and locate 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 contact 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.