Well-Known Intelligent Dog Breeds in Australia

Dogs are a popular choice among people for pets and for work in Australia. When people look for a new dog, one characteristic they desire is intelligence. Intelligent dog breeds are in high demand. Selecting the right breed is important, depending on where you live. For instance, border collies are the number-one intelligent breed.

However, they require homes with active lifestyles, or large properties, since collies are very full of energy. Many homes with collies install pet doors to give their pet the option to enter and leave the house any time they want to go outside and run around. If you keep a collie in an urban area, it is recommended to fence in a section of the yard to keep the dog on your property.

Poodles are another intelligent dog breed popular in Australia, because not only are they easy to train, but they also shed very little. Since poodles do not shed as much as other breeds, people do not have to worry about finding excessive amounts of pet hair on their furniture, in pet bedding, and other areas of the home. This breed is well suited to both urban and rural areas.

People living in rural areas of Australia often require larger work dogs to help tend sheep and cattle. Intelligent breeds of dog fitting this criterion include German shepherds, Shetland sheepdogs, Australian cattle dogs, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, Rottweilers, and border collies. These dogs make wonderful pets and, depending upon the breed, are able to learn hundreds of commands and words to assist with chores on the ranch.

For more information about dog doors for your home to give your dog the freedom to enter and leave the home, contact us today at 0414 922 751.