Plenty of us decided to welcome new four-legged friends into our homes in the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership has soared. Around one-in-three UK housholds now has at least one four-legged friend of the canine kind.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
So, here are breeds of dog that Coren found were the brightest and those that are prone to being a bit dumb (but still lovable and popular pets).
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9. Bulldog
Perhaps the reason the gorgeous Bulldog appears on this list is that they are well known for being very lazy - preferring to curl up on the couch instead of running around being smart like a Retriever or Border Collie. Photo: Canva/Getty Images