With good comes evil, and with wisdom comes folly. With every positive quality comes a negative. You’ve probably seen or heard how smart some dogs are. These dogs are usually the center of attention. Basically everyone wants a smart dog that can be trained to do things that most dogs can’t.
What’s wrong with a dog that isn’t so smart anyway? If you’re looking for a dog to herd your livestock, you’ll want one that’s on the smarter side. If you’re looking for a lap dog that you can sit and cuddle with every day, you’re probably not worried about how smart the dog is. Time to steal some thunder from these smart breeds. Get over the Labradors! Here is a list of the 5 least intelligent dog breeds:
1. Basset Hound
You’ll find this breed sporting low-set eyes and long ears that droop to the ground when walking. Despite the lack of intelligence of this dog breed, they are very gentle dogs and loyal to their owners. Basset Hounds aren’t the flashiest dog in the pack, but they have great personalities and are great around people. Although you may have difficulty getting the Basset Hound to repeat “sit, talk” or other commands, this dog breed is ideal for owners looking for a well-behaved dog.
2. Beagle
Beagles aren’t necessarily stupid dogs, but they are very independent, which makes them more difficult to train than many other dog breeds. This breed is sure to always show love and attention to its owner, especially after a long day learning to heel.
3. Mastiff
Does a bigger gender always mean a bigger brain? Not in this case. The Mastiff is one of the largest dog breeds in existence, but they have proven to be extremely stubborn. A mastiff can weigh up to 130 lbs. It’s like another person lives with you in your house! If you are planning to breed a Mastiff, you want to have previous dog training experience. You’ll also want to make sure you speak in a kind, gentle voice, as these large dogs are a little on the sensitive side. When training a mastiff, it’s important to keep sessions short and sweet.
4. Peking language
You can blame this dog breed for having a lot of hair everywhere. Maybe it’s too hard to train because he can’t see or hear properly because of all the fur! While this is a great excuse for Pekingese, this dog breed is simply very independent and dominant. Teaching Pekingese can be like raising a very stubborn child. To successfully train this breed of dog, you must be firm and consistent. They are extremely loyal to their owners, but at the same time stubborn. And with such small legs, you need a ramp to get into your car.
5. Bloodhound
This may come as a surprise. Bloodhound is number 6 on the list. If you’ve heard anything about this dog breed, you’ve probably heard about how big a nose it has. Although not the smartest dog, I think this dog breed’s keen sense of smell is enough to reconsider its “low” intelligence. A bloodhound can follow any scent it needs. Amazingly, these dogs can track and follow a scent trail for hundreds of hours. Can your dog’s nose do it? Probably not! They are independent and determined dogs, so they are more likely to follow their nose than follow your training commands.
