Are Pomeranians Smarter Than Other Dogs?

Pomeranian intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #23

Smartest Dog Breeds

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

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 intelligence. Dogs are about as smart as the typical two-year-old, but there is a series of intelligence across different breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many characteristics. Some dog breeds are simpler to train and listen well to demands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

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

1. Border Collie is 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 recognized for its friendly temperament.

2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most popular 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 faithful, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering dedication to its owners, whom they will defend at all costs.

4. Poodles not only are very smart, but they're also pleased, active 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 sought-after dog breed because they're brave, confident, and clever. 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 Pomeranian

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

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

2. List the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Visit the local vet clinics to see if anyone has handed 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 Pomeranian

If you find a Pomeranian Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List 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 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 usually scan the animal’s microchip and call 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 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.