Are Papillons Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Papillon intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #8

Smartest Dog Breeds

Pet parents always want to think that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may be true, a smart dog can come in many forms.

Of course, a smart 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 typical two-year-old, but there is a variety of intelligence across various breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many attributes. Some dog breeds are much easier to train and listen well to commands 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 well-known 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 smart, friendly and trainable mate.

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 intelligent, but they're also pleased, 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 in demand dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and intelligent. 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 Papillon

If your Papillon 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 Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Call the local vets to see if anyone 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 Papillon

If you find a Papillon 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. 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 Pound assigned to your area.

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