Are Saarloos wolfdogs Intelligent Dogs?

Looking to own a Saarloos wolfdog and need and wondering whether Saarloos wolfdog is an intelligent dog breed?

According to dog experts, Saarloos wolfdogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Saarloos wolfdog Intelligence

Are Saarloos wolfdogs Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Saarloos wolfdog 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 be true, a smart dog can come in many kinds.

    Of course, a smart dog is just potential without a person willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's cleverness. Dogs are about as intelligent as the average two-year-old, but there is a series 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 orders while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    Get one of these breeds if you want an intelligent friend:

    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 known 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 smart, friendly and trainable mate.

    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 smart, but they're also proud, 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 in demand dog breed because they're brave, confident, and clever. They are outstanding all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Saarloos wolfdogs Intelligence

Saarloos wolfdog Information

The Saarlooswolfhond has a broad, powerful neck. The moderately broad head is slightly arched between the ears. The erect ears are large like the German Shepherd's. The muzzle has a definite taper to the solid, dark nose. It has long legs with feet that turn slightly outward. The tail is densely feathered and low set. The coat is harsh and not too long with a dense undercoat. Coat colors include agouti, wolf-gray and wolf-brown with limited white markings.

The Saarloosewolfdog is lively, energetic and independent. The breed is devoted and reliable with its master but suspicious of strangers. A natural, wolf-like reserve and desire to flee from unknown situations is typical of this breed.

What to do if you lose your Saarloos wolfdog

If your Saarloos wolfdog 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. List the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the nearby vet clinics to see if someone has brought in your lost 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 Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Saarloos wolfdog

If you find a Saarloos wolfdog 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. 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 area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who usually 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.