Are Miniature Poodles Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Miniature Poodle intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #2 

Smartest Dog Breeds

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

Obviously, a smart canine is just potential without a human ready to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's knowledge. Dogs are about as smart as the normal two-year-old, but there is a series of intelligence across different breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many features. Some dog breeds are simpler to train and listen well to commands 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 just one of the world's smartest and most well-known dog breeds. Originally developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog known for its friendly temperament.

2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Initially bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, friendly and trainable mate.

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 benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey.

5. German shepherd is the second most popular dog breed because they're brave, confident, and smart. They are outstanding 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 Miniature Poodle

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

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

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

3. Contact the local vets to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Phone 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 Miniature Poodle

If you find a Miniature Poodle 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. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

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

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic 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 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.