tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post6574861751741963083..comments2023-10-25T04:37:13.179-04:00Comments on Dogear Diary: The Intelligence of DogsJeanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-3448275605715917862009-03-13T09:58:00.000-04:002009-03-13T09:58:00.000-04:00Black Sheep- You've made me rethink it. Of course,...Black Sheep- You've made me rethink it. Of course, he doesn't take into consideration <I>why</I> a dog is motivated to work with people. My cats appear far more intelligent than the dog I grew up with (a wiemaraner) yet they rarely follow commands. Obedience doesn't necessarily mean the most smarts. It could just as well be the opposite.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-43774291293071368902009-03-13T01:47:00.000-04:002009-03-13T01:47:00.000-04:00I read this book once, but wasn't particularly imp...I read this book once, but wasn't particularly impressed. OK, I admit, a lot of what he said I agree with, but there were a few things I didn't and they kind of got under my skin. I can't remember back far enough to give examples, but I do remember not really believing his ranking system. I have Great Danes, and they rank pretty far down, but that's because he didn't account for willingness TheBlackSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384038059799833795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-67757000839604147022009-03-11T15:37:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:37:00.000-04:00Lezlie- the very last breed on the list was actual...Lezlie- the very last breed on the list was actually Afghan hounds. Next-to-last was basenji. I knew someone when I was little who had an afgahn. Very cool-looking dog, but I can't imagine brushing that long hair!<BR/><BR/>Diane- wow, thanks so much! Even with the explanation, I still don't quite get "proximidae", but it's still lovely!Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-8102776347459359542009-03-11T13:43:00.000-04:002009-03-11T13:43:00.000-04:00Just dropping by to tell you I gave you a blog awa...Just dropping by to tell you I gave you a blog award. Your blog is terrific.<BR/><BR/>http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-49696807513895664642009-03-11T10:54:00.000-04:002009-03-11T10:54:00.000-04:00Jeane ~ I like Basenjis (ies?). My uncle had one ...Jeane ~ I like Basenjis (ies?). My uncle had one that was very fun to have around. I thought the bottom of the list was usually reserved for Afghan Hounds, which I also like! OK. I just like dogs. All of them, regardless of IQ. And kitties. :-)<BR/><BR/>Ranked by obedience ability? I'm thinking the key word there is "ability", because those smart dogs have all kinds of obedience "ability" Lezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-69281899404551623982009-03-11T10:42:00.000-04:002009-03-11T10:42:00.000-04:00Lezlie- Yes, border collies were ranked number one...Lezlie- Yes, border collies were ranked number one! The bottom of the list? Basenji, a breed I really like, but they're very independent thinkers (the ranking is mostly based on a dog's obedience ability).<BR/><BR/>Bermudaonion- You've made me think of Enslaved by Ducks- those parrots and waterfowl had the Tartes doing <I>every</I>thing for them!<BR/><BR/>Susan- I also grew up with a dog but now Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-31904272036492579002009-03-11T09:41:00.000-04:002009-03-11T09:41:00.000-04:00We've always had dogs growing up, my father loves ...We've always had dogs growing up, my father loves them. I haven't had any since leaving home, cats are easier to maintain, but once our kids are a bit older, we're getting a dog - my husband loves them. Probably a Highland Terrier. I will be picking this book up, it looks very good!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-23180862581175087102009-03-10T15:38:00.002-04:002009-03-10T15:38:00.002-04:00I know dogs are very intelligent. It didn't take ...I know dogs are very intelligent. It didn't take ours very long to train us. She is definitely in charge around here.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-39728369452213135042009-03-10T15:38:00.001-04:002009-03-10T15:38:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014696560401110515.post-60391485377337155932009-03-10T15:38:00.000-04:002009-03-10T15:38:00.000-04:00I always like the ranking of dog intelligence, bec...I always like the ranking of dog intelligence, because Border Collies always come out on top! :-) Do they in this book, too?<BR/><BR/>My hubby might be a little jealous of The Sheep Dog book you're currently reading. He just finished a brand new one, but I can't remember the name of the author.<BR/><BR/>LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.com