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ItsModella: Basenjis don't bark, they yodel. If a dog barks, it isn't a basenji. It might be a half-breed but definitely not a pure basenji.GBAM! You don talk am finish! |
Ishilove: My brother ehn, no be so. Na congenital liver problem o. The tin still dey pain me up till nowEyaaaaah! Losing a beloved pet is a real loss. I feel you |
Ishilove: Lol. See as the chichi resemble you. ![]() |
simplydayo123: our Bingo aint Mongrel,but actually a breed of dog called BASENJI.LOL! OK nau! A few people on this thread have made the claim that they have a Basenji, not a Mongrel. No wahala. Here is how to know the difference: Due to a weird shaped larynx, the Basenji is unable to bark, hence, its nickname "The Barkless Dog". So, if your Bingo barks, omo, forget, na Mongrel. If it yodels instead, it's a Basenji. |
Amefrica: :/ Where's Great Dane and Bull MastiffThe Bullmastiff. . .The solid build, strong, and very quiet dog that rarely barks. Below is the intelligence classification of the Bullmastiff: Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence • Understanding of New Commands: 40 to 80 repetitions. • Obey First Command: 30% of the time or better The Bullmastiff ranks #69 on the "Intelligence of Dogs" list. |
Amefrica: :/ Where's Great Dane and Bull MastiffThe Great Dane. . .One of the tallest dogs in the world. Below is the Great Dane's category: Average Working/Obedience Intelligence • Understanding of New Commands: 25 to 40 repetitions. • Obey First Command: 50% of the time or better The breed ranks a distant #48. . .Better than the Bullmastiff though - Great Dane just likes to cuddle with humans - If na Smooching Intelligence, e for dey Top 5! ![]()
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Ishilove: Yes I agree with the bolded. It's not beans ALONE. Yam, eba, fufu, buns, grass, rice, maize etc all contribute to the health and freshness of the dog. My darling Innocent before he died early this year, was an epitome of freshness and a testament to how a diet of eba morning, afternoon and evening can contribute to the sharpness, good health and high intelligence of the canine species.May be na too much Garri kill Innocent ooo! ![]() |
[quote author=uj_sizzle]Hey where's the Chihuahua on that list [/quote]Aaah, Chihuahua! The smallest breed of dogs in the world!Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence • Understanding of New Commands: 40 to 80 repetitions. • Obey First Command: 30% of the time or better Chihuahua falls into the above - Category 4 out of 5 - E nor dey quick hear word. It ranks #67 in intelligence. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer ![]() (Of course, there are better pics of the Chihuahua. . .This one makes me laugh )
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sanb: @Op; nice one; you learn something new everyday...the German Shepherd, remains my favorite....You are welcome, sanb ![]() |
[quote author=optimus-prime1]I'm Surprised the Cocker Spaniel is not on your list... Spaniel breeds in general are intelligent and no Spaniel graces your list. And I'd have thought a Greyhound would be there too, they have that uncanny confidence for showbiz and Racetracks.[/quote]According to Prof Coren's "Intelligence of Dogs" ranking (nor be me o!!!), the Spaniel does rank high, but is not in the Top 10. The English Cocker Spaniel is in the 2nd highest category called "Excellent Working Dogs" and ranks #18 globally. So, you are correct that Spaniels are very intelligent - They are in the Top 20. The Greyhound is a different story sha - Ranks #46 and is in the "Average Working/Obedience Intelligence" category. E sabi run oooo! |
Yungwizzzy: wow interesting to know that some dogs are more intelligent than most NairalandersChei!!! That is an insult to some dogs o!!! ![]() |
femora007: Wat is the name of the best dog for hunting?According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States, the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever are consistently ranked as the best breeds for hunting. The Labrador Retriever's top ranking in hunting is due to their * Moisure-repellent coat (they are the world's best known water dogs); * Weblike feet that propel them easily through water to fetch prey; * Acute sense of smell and ability to detect scent; * "Soft mouth" in order to bring your kill/prey back to you in proper condition; * Calm and unflustered response to gunshots; * High level of intelligence and good temperament, which make them ideal for training; and * High energy (Not lazy dogs that give you the "Go get it yourself - Nor be you kill am" look! ) |
Chanchit: You gerrit mhen, one dey Orile market, tailor line, his name is basket. Na to fu*k, chop and sleep be her job.LOL! Enjoyment and survival intelligence only!!! ![]() |
50calibre: I've heard stories about that Border Collie dog breed, it's pretty expensive too. Super funny!!! ![]() |
sarutobie: OP I think the jack russel should be somewhere on that list..and isn't the labrador and golden retriever close cousins?..didn't know the roth was intelligent enough to make the list.Enlightening all the same.Jack Russel is a TERRIER breed, and the most intelligent Terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier, came up on #27 in Prof. Stanley Coren's "Intelligence of Dogs" ranking. Most other Terriers came up between #47 and #66 out of a total of 79. Thus, most Terriers are in the lower quadrants of canine intelligence. |
slap1: 6) Has four eyes."Has four eyes" got my rib cracking!!! |
koastar: My like made it the 90th like. You got me laughing so hard in the office that I had to cover my mouth before my colleagues will think something else. Heheheheheeee. . .It is funny because na so e be nau. . .Woof! Woof! ![]() |
ichidodo: Why d exclusion? Are you a doggie racist?Nor vex abeg, I am not being razzizt o. I can't claim such a list - The intelligence ranking is based on the research work of Professor Stanley Coren of University of British Columbia, Canada. The research is recognized globally as the benchmark for canine intelligence. While we all know "Bingo" is smart, I believe it will fall into this category: Average Working/Obedience Intelligence • Understanding of New Commands: 25 to 40 repetitions. • Obey First Command: 50% of the time or better |
BOUNTYDOG: I think you need my digits dapsondou: WOW!Pets lovers make good lovers. . .Boiz are on the prowl ![]() |
[quote author=Dr. Dre]Very nice thread. GOD bless u OP. I've got a couple of dogs back home and I miss them everyday. The alpha one is a Doberman-Alsatian mix. [/b]Only thing he will do that will shock me is talk lol.[b] Gosh! I miss my dogs[/quote]ROTFL @ bolded part! I know how you feel, Dr. Dre ![]() |
So much affinity for The Mongrel Breed (AKA local Bingo) so far. . .Hmmmm. OK, see the Mongrel like Tiger Woods - I don't mean he yanshes like a dog o! - I mean he is so mixed that his race cannot be classified. Tiger Woods is: * 1/4 African American, * 1/4 Thai, * 1/4 Chinese, * 1/8 Native American and * 1/8 Dutch So, he calls himself a "Cablinasian". . .[s]Tried as he may, he couldn't fit his Dutch heritage into the fabricated word![/s] ![]() |
Richfella: Ahaaa! So Bingo original name na Mongrel. I don learn sumtin todayYes o! A day without a new learning is a wasted day. |
Merkki: Ouch! We take offence!Hahahahaaaa. . .At least we know that "Bingo" is loaded with such native intelligence as: 1) Crossing busy city roads; 2) Fending for itself as owners never chop belle-full reach to feed Bingo; 3) Fathering seeeeeveral puppies in the neighborhood with ANY breed of dog; 4) Avoiding capture and being turned into Pepper Soup by peeps from certain tribes in Nigeria; 5) Barking when spirits are passing. . . . . .And so on! LOL! |
The guy in green t-shirt has no head o! Na im be de driver? |
Chanchit: @Op, you no put Bingo..?LOL! Bingo is a name, not a BREED ![]() But if you mean The Mongrel (pictured below), the local dogs common in Nigeria, that is a mixed-breed dog that belongs to no single organizationally recognized breed, and therefore excluded from the ranking.
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Does this ranking match your experience with any of the breeds on the list? Do you have a breed that you think belongs in the top 10? |
#1. Border Collie The Border Collie is a herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. Ranked number one in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs and typically extremely energetic, acrobatic, smart and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in dog sports, in addition to their success in sheepdog trials, and are often cited as the most intelligent of all dogs. In January 2011, a Border Collie was reported to have learned 1,022 words, and acts consequently to human citation of those words. True to their working heritage, Border Collies make very demanding, energetic pets that are better off in households that can provide them with plenty of play and exercise with humans or other dogs. Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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#2. Poodle The Poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle (one registry organisation also recognizes a Medium Poodle variety, between Standard and Miniature), with many coat colors. Originally bred in Germany as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles have taken top honors in many conformation shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010. The poodle is a very active, intelligent and elegant dog, squarely built, and well proportioned. Country of Origin: Germany, then standardized in France
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#3. German Shepherd The German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Schäferhund, German pronunciation: [ˈʃɛːfɐˌhʊnt]) (aka Alsatian and Alsatian Wolf Dog), is a breed of large-sized dog. German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since that time, however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including search-and-rescue, police and military roles and even acting. German Shepherds are the second most popular dog in the United States of America. In Europe during the 1850s, attempts were being made to standardize breeds. The dogs were bred to preserve traits that assisted in their job of herding sheep and protecting flocks from predators. German Shepherds were bred specifically for their intelligence, a trait for which they are now famous Country of Origin: (Refer to breed’s name )
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#4. Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog. They were bred as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named retriever because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. The dog sheds copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and requires fairly regular grooming. The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed, and is described in the standard as "kindly, friendly and confident”. Country of Origin: Scotland
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#5. Doberman Pinscher The Doberman Pinscher (alternatively spelled Dobermann in many countries) or simply Doberman, is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. Although once commonly used as guard dogs or police dogs, this is less common today. In many countries, Doberman Pinschers are one of the most recognizable breeds, in part because of their actual roles in society, and in part because of media attention. Careful breeding has improved the disposition of this breed, and the modern Doberman Pinscher is an energetic and lively breed suitable for companionship and family life. Although many Dobermans have been outdoor dogs, they are best suited to live indoors. Although they are considered to be working dogs, Doberman Pinschers are often stereotyped as being ferocious and aggressive. As a personal protection dog, the Doberman was originally bred for these traits: it had to be large and intimidating, fearless, and willing to defend its owner, but sufficiently obedient and restrained to only do so on command. Country of Origin: Germany
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#6. Shetland Sheepdog The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog. They are small to medium dogs, and come in a variety of colors, such as sable, tri-color, and blue merle. They are vocal, excitable, energetic dogs who are always willing to please and work hard. They are partly derived from dogs used in the Shetland Isles for herding and protecting sheep. The breed was formally recognized by the Kennel Club in 1909. The Shetland sheepdog is lively, intelligent, playful, trainable, and willing to please and obey. They are loving, loyal, and affectionate with their family, but are naturally aloof with strangers; for this reason Shelties must be socialized. Country of Origin: Scotland
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