Are Cockaliers Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Cockalier intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

Smartest Dog Breeds

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

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

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

1. Border Collie is one of the world's smartest and most popular 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. Initially bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, friendly and trainable comrade.

3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a faithful, courageous and smart 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 intelligent, but they're also pleased, energetic dogs, with the added benefit 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 popular dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and intelligent. 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 Cockalier

If your Cockalier 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. List the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Call the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your missing 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 Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Cockalier

If you find a Cockalier 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. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

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

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

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and phone 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.