Are Dorgis Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Dorgi 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 hold true, a smart dog can come in many types.

Of course, a smart 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 normal two-year-old, but there is a variety of intelligence across various breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many qualities. Some dog breeds are much simpler to train and listen well to commands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

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

1. Border Collie is just one of the world's smartest and most well-known dog breeds. Initially 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 much-loved dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, trainable and friendly companion.

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

4. Poodles not only are very intelligent, but they're also honored, energetic 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 popular dog breed because they're brave, confident, and clever. 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 Dorgi

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

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

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

3. Phone the local vets to see if anyone has handed in your missing 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 Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Dorgi

If you find a Dorgi 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. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

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

5. Take the pet 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 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.