Are Finnish Hounds Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Finnish Hound intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

Smartest Dog Breeds

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

Obviously, a smart canine is just potential without a human ready to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's knowledge. Dogs are about as intelligent as the average two-year-old, but there is a range of intelligence across several breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many qualities. Some dog breeds are easier 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 canine one of them?

1. Border Collie is among the world's smartest and most famous dog breeds. Originally 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 favourite dog breeds. Initially bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, friendly and trainable buddy.

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 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 obey.

5. German shepherd is the second most in demand 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 Finnish Hound

If your Finnish Hound 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. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Telephone the nearby vet clinics to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Call 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 Finnish Hound

If you find a Finnish Hound 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 animal to the local Animal Pound near to your area.

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