According to several studies on the intelligence of dogs, we know that they can learn and recognize as many as 200 words!
Dogs can understand the meaning of a word and associate it with the object. To do this we must teach them, initially through objects and toys of different shapes and colors.
Even months later, the most intelligent dogs can remember words and object, help the owner find the object and bring it back.
The same mechanism applies to command teaching. Researchers believe that some dogs can develop a vocabulary comparable to that of chimpanzees, dolphins, and parrots trained to recognize human language.
Their capacity for association would be comparable to that of a three-year-old child.
Let’s see some cases of  famous intelligent dogs.
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Kasia is considered one of the smartest dogs in the world. He knows 250 commands and is also able to drive a Segway.
The known history of this four legged friend begins in 2014. His current owner, who was 16 at the time, adopted him directly from a shelter.
Karla Krasnic, the owner who lives in Zagreb, Croatia, fell in love with this beautiful pet at first sight.
Since then, a truly unique relationship has been established between the two. From the beginning the girl began to educate and train the dog, despite the fact that, given her young age, she knew little about the world of dog education.
Yet, years later, Kasia has become the smartest dog in the world. Because as mentioned, Kasia knows over 250 commands, one more incredible than the other.
First of all he knows how to go on the Segway. He knows how to perfectly balance on two legs and go around the streets.
Also he can ride the Ponies and go on the Skateboard. It enchants everyone doing acrobatic tricks with its owner or physical exercises like push-ups.
In short, Kasia is definitely a dog out of the ordinary, although it is clear to everyone that he is a  very clever dog.
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The Border Collie is very intelligent and trainable, it excels not only as a sheepdog but also in obedience, agility, flyball, search and rescue competitions and as a detection dog.
This dog is tireless: it lives for work, in one form or another, and can become frustrated if it is not kept busy. Suitable for families who love dogs, it needs to socialize, a dedicate treatment and commitment in terms of time and attention. It needs motivation, exercise and work, he is a faithful, affectionate, reactive and rewarding companion.
For those with time and inclination to keep him busy, he can be a wonderful member of the family. It is not suitable for babies and toddlers as can be hyperactive.
The ideal owner of the Border Collie is active, willing to keep him company and passionate about training. It must be kept busy and is definitely not suitable for sedentary people.
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Around 1940, Bernard Grzimek studied the Stuppke dog case. The owner was used to write a number on a blackboard and the dog was used to barke as many times as those indicated. Not only that, apparently Stuppke could also do the additions. In history, other dogs have proven to know the numbers, even though the experiments have shown another kind of intelligence.
When show some images to dogs, they can recognize the difference between the groups. For example the dog recognizes the difference between a group with only two objects and a group with five, while it finds very difficult to recognize between 3 and 4.
Such counting ability is common to many animal species and is very useful for their survival in the need of finding food or  in dangerous situations.
Thus it was discovered that Stuppke could not recognize the numbers written on the blackboard, also he could not give the solution if the owner was hiding from his sight.
The truth is that the owner, unconsciously, sends a non-verbal signal to the dog. As soon as the dog barks the required number of times, the person can make an imperceptible gesture with his hands, or with his eyes, so he can anticipate the dog with a sense of satisfaction for his success. However, that  experiment was not a complete failure because it showed that the innate intelligence of the dog in recognizing non-verbal language goes far beyond human capabilities.
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Stuppke was an unspecified breed, probably a croossbreed Setter Llewellin. The Setter is a splendid companion, provided he is guaranteed the proper exercise (even in freedom) and a lot of company. He is a sociable creature, attached to his family and who does not like to be alone for long. It is also very active and fun-loving and can be quite challenging, especially in her youth. It is not  suitable for inactive owners, fanatics of cleanliness that would hardly bear all the residues that remain attached to the fringes of hair on the legs and tail.
He loves the company of children and wants to be involved in family life. Â Setter are excellent dogs for the family, provided they have enough space and adequate exercise. Being a large and lively breed, especially when young, it can easily overwhelm toddlers.
It is essentially an outdoor dog that adapts to life in the open air: it needs plenty of space and is more suited to a country house. It will adapt to life in the city with exercise, but it is not advisable to keep it in the apartment.
It is certainly a dog suitable for those who enjoy long walks in all seasons. The Setter needs a patient owner, who perseveres with the training and can provide him with the company he needs. Perfect for a large active family that has time for exercise, play and training.
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Mo, an elderly Chesapeake Bay Retriever female, had disappeared in mid-September on the rugged mountains of Idaho, while her owners were trekking.
After long researches, she was found almost exhausted by a volunteer who works with stray dogs, right next to home.
Mo survived the harsh winter of those mountains for 9 months and managed to turn back. What’s even more incredible is that Mo was 14 years old.
According to experts, what allows dogs to orient themselves so well is a set of sensory and perceptive capacities, starting with a highly developed sense of smell, combined with a strong will and a deep attachment to one’s habits.
When the path to the way home is very long, the dog also has to learn to feed itself and its strong survival instinct is not enough unless accompanied by an intelligence capable of learning new techniques.
The survival of lost dogs and their ability to find the way home should not be taken for granted. There are many pets that lose the ability to find their way, to find shelter, to get food, just because they don’t usually need it at home.
This ability remains active when the dog is always stimulated and trained, is used to going out and playing. All these tricks develop the dog’s intelligence and keep the attention threshold high, as well as the ability to learn new concepts.
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Stuppke was an unspecified breed, probably a croossbreed Setter Llewellin. The Setter is a splendid companion, provided he is guaranteed the proper exercise (even in freedom) and a lot of company. He is a sociable creature, attached to his family and who does not like to be alone for long. It is also very active and fun-loving and can be quite challenging, especially in her youth. It is not  suitable for inactive owners, fanatics of cleanliness that would hardly bear all the residues that remain attached to the fringes of hair on the legs and tail.
He loves the company of children and wants to be involved in family life. Â Setter are excellent dogs for the family, provided they have enough space and adequate exercise. Being a large and lively breed, especially when young, it can easily overwhelm toddlers.
It is essentially an outdoor dog that adapts to life in the open air: it needs plenty of space and is more suited to a country house. It will adapt to life in the city with exercise, but it is not advisable to keep it in the apartment.
It is certainly a dog suitable for those who enjoy long walks in all seasons. The Setter needs a patient owner, who perseveres with the training and can provide him with the company he needs. Perfect for a large active family that has time for exercise, play and training.
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Some of us are convinced that our dog is the smartest, the most extraordinary on Earth. Not many people could admit that their dog is not exactly a genius, or that it is a little monster good for trouble. Some, however, fail to train the dog and do not know how to do it, so they can treat the dog like a fool.
The truth to keep in mind is that even a less intelligent dog (whether half-breed or purebred) can learn everything you want to teach him, if it is explained in an understandable way to him. The only difference will be time: it will take more to understand the concept and put it into practice.
A particularly intelligent dog can learn a new exercise after 2-3 repetitions. A normal dog after 6-7 repetitions. And a less intelligent dog? 9-10 repetitions. Not more.
We should respect and educate our dogs with a language (especially body language) accessible to them.
Train your dog with patience and love and build a fantastic relationship that will last forever.
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