The intelligence of dogs...

So, the time is approaching for my family to grow and, since I don't
want to change diapers nor bother passengers in airplanes as Rags'
kids do, a dog is the winning pick.

Not only he won't ask for money every Sunday nor demand some
fancy college, but he will have the courtesy of dying at the age of
15 or 17, leaving me with sadness but a fairly less pressing moral
dilemma when replacing the little rascal.

Now, here's the problem: I live in an apartment building, 5th floor,
and space is precious. I definitely don't want a big dog but also I
don't want a stupid nor stubborn dog. Problem is that when checking
Coren's Dog Intelligence table, the brightest dogs happen to be all
big with the exception of the poodle.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Intelligence_of_Dogs

Poodles, though, are far from my cup of tea. Any recommendations?

one of these:
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no, wait, this one will fit you like a... glove!
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Originally posted by Seitse
So, the time is approaching for my family to grow and, since I don't
want to change diapers nor bother passengers in airplanes as Rags'
kids do, a dog is the winning pick.

Not only he won't ask for money every Sunday nor demand some
fancy college, but he will have the courtesy of dying at the age of
15 or 17, leaving me with sadness but a fairly less ...[text shortened]... Intelligence_of_Dogs

Poodles, though, are far from my cup of tea. Any recommendations?

Yeah, I've seen them doing Taco Bell commercials, but not live.

We are thinking the same as you - our plan is for a couple of Jack Russell's at some point.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier

Despite their small size, these dogs are not recommended for
the condominium or apartment dweller unless the owner is ready
to take on the daunting task of providing the dog with the
necessary amount of exercise and stimulation

No, thanks.

Originally posted by Seitse
So, the time is approaching for my family to grow and, since I don't
want to change diapers nor bother passengers in airplanes as Rags'
kids do, a dog is the winning pick.

Not only he won't ask for money every Sunday nor demand some
fancy college, but he will have the courtesy of dying at the age of
15 or 17, leaving me with sadness but a fairly less ...[text shortened]... Intelligence_of_Dogs

Poodles, though, are far from my cup of tea. Any recommendations?

Above Average Working Dogs

Understanding of New Commands: 15 to 25 repetitions.

Obey First Command: 70% of the time or better


Hey, not a bad idea!

Originally posted by mrs miggins
Border Terrier,bright as a button.

It's clear you don't know anything about poodles, I had one it was a great little dog, no different than other dogs, just let it's fur grow and they look like teddy bears, there's no law that they have to have the French foo-foo cut.

But living on the 5th floor of an apartment makes getting a dog an insanely stupid idea.

My guess is you'd be a lousy dog owner anyway.

I must trust an opinion about dogs coming from someone
with an intellect similar to the pooches'.

I don't see your name on the list, though. If I were you I
would demand a recount!

Just how do you plan on letting it outside to go to the bathroom from the 5th floor?

Originally posted by Sam The Sham
Just how do you plan on letting it outside to go to the bathroom from the 5th floor?

Do you have a head just for decorative purposes?

Just as the millions of dog owners in London, Paris,
New York and Tokyo do.

...

See, kids? This is what happens when an American
farmer sticks his nose in matters such as life in big
cities.

Originally posted by Sam The Sham
Just how do you plan on letting it outside to go to the bathroom from the 5th floor?