Top 23 Non-Shedding- Hypoallergenic Dogs Now listed in order of
Working and Trainability Intelligence
We are starting with Intelligence Rank of Hypoallergenic dogs Coren’s List of Breed Intelligence
I. Brightest Dogs –
Understanding of New Commands: Fewer than 5 repetitions – Obey first command 95% of the time or better #1-10
2 Miniature Poodle up to $7649 or more & 2x more with breeding rights
II. Excellent Working Dogs
Understanding of New Commands: 5 to 15 repetitions Obey first command 85% of the time or better
12 Miniature Schnauzer 22 Standard Schnauzer 29 Irish Water Spaniel
III. Above Average Working Dogs
Understanding of New Commands 15-25 repetitions Obey first command 70% of the time or better
34 Yorkshire terrier
35 Giant Schnauzer
36 Portuguese Water Dog 37 Airdale Terrier
44 Samoyed
51 Cairn Terrier
IV Average Working/Obedience Intelligence
Understanding of New Commands: 25 to 40 repetitions. Obey First Command: 50% of the time or better.[18]
63 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 64 Bedlington Terrier
78 Bichon Frise
79 Havanese
88 West Highland White Terrier
V Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence
Understanding of New Commands 40-80 Repetitions Obey first Command 30% of the time or better
111 Maltese Terrier 113 Coton de Tulear 122 Scottish Terrier 126 Lhasa Apso
Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence
Understanding of New Commands 80-100 repetitions or more Obey first command 25% of the time or worse
128 Shih Tzu Terrier 137 Basenji
138 Afghan Hound