Are Hamilton Hounds Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Hamilton Hound intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

Smartest Dog Breeds

Pet 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 forms.

Of course, a clever pet dog is just potential without a human ready to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's cleverness. Dogs are about as smart as the typical two-year-old, but there is a range of intelligence across various breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many traits. Some dog breeds are much 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 dog one of them?

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

3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, smart and courageous 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 proud, energetic 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 in demand dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and smart. 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 Hamilton Hound

If your Hamilton Hound 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. Report the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Call the nearby vets to see if someone has brought 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 Hamilton Hound

If you find a Hamilton Hound 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. Phone the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

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

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