Border Collies, originally from Scotland, are well-known for being very intelligent dogs. When people talk about the smartest dogs, Border Collies are always mentioned (detailed introduction). Those who have raised Border Collies know that their intelligence is extremely high, and they can be said to rank first in dog intelligence worldwide. Therefore, many owners prefer to raise dogs with high IQs, and of course, Border Collies are the top choice.

What is the Intelligence Ranking of Border Collies?

        Moreover, when we raise Border Collies, we can completely stop thinking of them simply as dogs or as very intelligent dogs. Because the intelligence of Border Collies equals that of a 7-8 year old child, owners can educate them following the standards for children. Except for the language barrier between dogs and humans, Border Collies are very suitable to be a family member.

What is the Intelligence Ranking of Border Collies?

        However, some owners do not like such a highly intelligent Border Collie because being too smart makes them feel less cute. Many owners, especially young ladies, particularly like dogs that are adorably silly, such as French Bulldogs, Bichon Frises (detailed introduction), and so on. Since Border Collies have high intelligence, they constantly engage in mental battles with their owners, to the point where one no longer knows if they are teasing the dog or the dog is teasing them. So people who want to raise Border Collies, small editors believe, must be smart people!

What is the Intelligence Ranking of Border Collies?

        Although Border Collies are very intelligent, they tend to be timid. It might be because they are so smart that they understand what is dangerous. Therefore, some Border Collies have experienced urinary incontinence after being frightened. A small number of Border Collies, when startled, develop reflex arcs so that when they encounter something they perceive as dangerous, they may bite. So owners must be careful not to scare Border Collies during their raising process.