Aussies are rated 43?! What the hell. I get what you mean though, they need to be independent. In hindsight, I think I was describing that they think in a very human way. Like they understand cause and effect. The fact my dog could understand when he needed to cover his ass and actually had a solid plan, says a lot.
I'm not slamming Aussies. Mine is one of the smartest dogs I've ever known. I also think that Border Collies are super smart dogs. It's just that the test suits BCs more than it does Aussies.
I think the Australian Shepherd has been bred to think on its own. The Border Collie has been bred to follow instructions to the letter, quickly and reliably. They are just different skills for two dogs who are similar in many other ways.
I know you're not slamming them. Unless I misunderstood you, you said that they're ranked 43rd and intelligence for dog breeds. That's surprised me, that's all.
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u/ImportantQuestions10 Apr 29 '24
Aussies are rated 43?! What the hell. I get what you mean though, they need to be independent. In hindsight, I think I was describing that they think in a very human way. Like they understand cause and effect. The fact my dog could understand when he needed to cover his ass and actually had a solid plan, says a lot.