1 Afghan Hound
2 Basenji
3 Bulldog
4 Chow Chow
5 Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound)
6 Bloodhound
7 Pekingese
8 Mastiff
9 Beagle
10 Basset Hound
Though I'm sure there are plenty of dogs more independent and thus harder to train than Afghan Hounds... Those are just the popular breeds.
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It is not appropriate to label Dog Breeds as "dumb" as intelligence can vary within individuals of the same breed. All dogs have unique qualities and can excel in different areas depending on their training and socialization.
The top ten "least intelligent" dog breeds are...
10. basset hound
9. beagle
8. mastiff
7. pekingese
6. bloodhound
5. borzoi
4. chow chow
3. bulldog
2. basenji
1. Afghan hound
But remember just because these dog breeds are on this list doesn't mean that they aren't intelligent and are stupid or dumb, it just means that there are other breeds that might have a slightly higher level of intelligence
The top dog breeds in terms of popularity according to the American Kennel Club are Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs, and German Shepherds. Other popular breeds include Golden Retrievers, Bulldogs, and Poodles.
#1 Dumbest: Stylish and mysteriously ancient, the Afghan Hound nonetheless merits the dubious honor of being ranked the single least intelligent dog breed. The CBS "Early Show" ran a story recently about dogs and their intelligence, or lack thereof. In the story, they shared their list of the top 10 smartest and top 10 dumbest dog breeds. These were their picks.
Some of the 20 most common dog breeds include Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Bulldog, Poodle, Beagle, Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Boxer, Siberian Husky, Australian Shepherd, Rottweiler, Shih Tzu, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Doberman Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Great Dane, and Chihuahua.
A Chix dog is a crossbreed between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund. They typically have a small stature with a long body, droopy ears, and a mix of characteristics from both parent breeds.
The top three domestic dog breeds with the strongest bite/psi are in this order. 1st the Rottweiler 2nd the German Shepherd Dog 3rd the American Pitbull Terrier