Are South Russian Ovcharkas Smarter Than Other Dogs?

South Russian Ovcharka intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

Smartest Dog Breeds

Dog owners always want to think that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may be true, a clever dog can come in many forms.

Of course, a clever canine is just potential without a person ready to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's knowledge. Dogs are about as intelligent as the average two-year-old, but there is a variety of intelligence across different breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many characteristics. Some dog breeds are much easier to train and listen well to demands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

If you want an intelligent buddy, get one of these breeds:

1. Border Collie is among 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 popular dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a smart, trainable and friendly buddy.

3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a faithful, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering devotion to its owners, whom they will defend 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 obey.

5. German shepherd is the second most sought-after dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and clever. They are excellent 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 South Russian Ovcharka

If your South Russian Ovcharka 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. Report the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vet clinics to see if someone has brought 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 South Russian Ovcharka

If you find a South Russian Ovcharka 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. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

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

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

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.