A survey of nearly 200 judges from the Canadian and U.S. Kennel Club dogs classified by the time it took to specific breeds of dogs to learn commands. If your dog falls into one of the races in the top ten smartest dogs, perhaps its time to consider offering to call after Cesar Millan everything.

Apparently, the dogs dominate the list of the not so smart dogs.

10. Bassett Hound

Long ears, large droopy eyes, protruding tongue. What the Bassett Hound may lack in intelligence they certainly makes up for in cuteness. This smell-hound is a member of the family and the dog is bred to hunt rabbits by scent. Are known to friendly dogs, the Basset Hound is a good dog for children. That, taking into account the long floppy ears just asking that tugged at, great disposition is certainly a great feature. But when it comes to training, slow and steady wins the race with the mild-mannered dog and patience is the key.

9. Beagle

Another dog chasing the smell, the Beagle is a great pet for their size and temperament. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, is probably one of the most famous hounds pop culture. Beagles can not really be difficult to train for his lack of intelligence, but more likely for its lack of attention span. The Beagle is known for being independent and stubborn and when they hunt for something the super-sensitive odor detection, calling back may be a lost cause.

8. Mastiff

The Mastiff is one of the largest of all canines. This powerful dog large has been known even from 100 to 200 lbs. Zorba, a mastiff from England, is still recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the heaviest dog world weighing over 315 pounds. Mastiffs are known to be stubborn, protective of their masters, and make good guard dogs. Although it also says that although the mastiff can be intimidating at first glance, are generally considered large sweet heart that does not take long to warm up.

7. Pekingese

The Pekingese is a breed of small dog toys from China. Known for his long fluffy fur and their flat faces little Pekingese are often strong little dogs, barking out for attention. Pekingese are known to be jealous and children, as often referred to as views. They are known to be aggressive, especially with other dogs, and anti-social. It is best to introduce the Pekingese dogs while still a puppy. A home with children is probably not the best choice for the Pekinese to call home.

6. Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is known for having the best nose in the business of hunting. This dog large breed is used to locate the missing and escaped prisoners. But too often this strong sense of smell leads to the obstinacy of the sleuth, and makes this dog often difficult to obedience train. The patience and sweet talk is said to be key when training this dog. The attack dog also has one of the stages of life shorter, the average life expectancy is around 7 years.

5. Russian Wolfhound

The Russian Wolfhound, also Borozoi called, has long curly hair, and is shaped like a greyhound. This dog is quiet and independent athletic rarely heard barking or make a fuss. There are very territorial, but often very sensitive. The Russian Wolfhound is known to lack patience and quickly become bored with activities based on repetition, which makes Obedience Training unattractive idea for this dog.

4. Chow Chow

This hairball of a canine is often called like a cat with similar characteristics. They have a strong desire for personal space and are often not too fond of caresses. They are characterized by territorial and aggressive training and requires a firm hand and strong-willed owner. The Chow Chow, often becomes the leader of the pack in most homes and takes care of the territory rather quickly.

3. Bulldog

With his wrinkled face, short little legs and sturdy bodies, we know that these dogs to be reliable. Although it may look fierce, the Bulldog is known for having a bark much worse than his bite. The bulldog is a family dog and loves being around children. But beware, the bulldog need serious attention if ignored and is known for being a naughty and mischievous pets.

2. Basenji

It is often said that the Basenji bark sounds more like a human laugh that a barking dog. This dog hunting in Central Africa has an unusual shape larynx, which leads to its bark, laughing. Often nicknamed "dumb dog", the Basenji is said to be able to imitate sounds they hear. It is often said to be a cat-like dog, ignoring their owners, looking out a window for hours, and even grooming themselves like a cat. The Basenji is alert, affectionate, demanding, energetic, and curious. He loves to play and makes a good pet, but often far apart.

1. Afghan Hound

The Afghan hound is from the cold mountains of Afghanistan and was bred for hunting hares and gazelles. The Afghan hound is another dog at a distance, said that it was in nature, but often find clowning around and play. The Afghan hound is known simply ignore the command, even those who've already shown that it knows. Recent DNA studies show that the Afghan Hound is one of the oldest breeds of dog.

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