Are St. Bernards Intelligent Dogs?

Considering to own a St. Bernard and want to know whether St. Bernard is an intelligent dog breed?

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


St. Bernard Intelligence

Are St. Bernards Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    St. Bernard intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #65

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Dog owners always want to feel that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may be 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 clever as the average two-year-old, but there is a series of intelligence across various breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many qualities. Some dog breeds are simpler to train and listen well to orders while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    Here is a list of the 5 smartest dog breeds. Is your canine one of them?

    1. Border Collie is among the world's smartest and most popular 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 favourite dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, friendly and trainable 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 protect at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very smart, 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 in demand dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and clever. They are exceptional all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

St. Bernards Intelligence

St. Bernard Information

The imposing Saint Bernard is powerful and proportionately tall. It is strong and well-muscled — necessary qualities in a dog that must trek through deep snow for miles. Its coat comes in two types: smooth, in which the short hair is very dense and tough, and long, in which the medium-length hair is straight to slightly wavy. Its expression should appear intelligent.

The calm, easygoing Saint Bernard is gentle and patient around children, although it is not particularly playful. It is devoted to its family and is willing to please, although at its own pace. It can be stubborn.

What to do if you lose your St. Bernard

If your St. Bernard 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 missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

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

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

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost St. Bernard

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

1. Report 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 pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who usually 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 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.