We had a lab years back and she was great. The stupidest dog we ever had was a show bloodhound.
I'd say the smartest dog ive ever owned was a kelpie(do you have kelpies in the US??). Ours sat like a human if we let him inside(i mean on his butt with legs over the edge of the chair, very funny), could drink from a bottle, did every thing we taught him and was a great pal. He wanted to play 24/7 and would do so if you let him. I could hear him playing late at night long after id gone to bed. Sadly he died very young(8) of bowel cancer, funny thing is, after he had a major operation he came straight home and wanted to run and play. I'm feeling a bit sad now, better stop
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The kelpie X we got at the same time as him is still alive and moved to darwin with my parents. He is easily the dumbest dog ive ever owned. And one of the funniest.
If you ever get the chance to buy kelpies in the US, please go have a look at them. You cant go wrong.
[ 12-19-2001: Message edited by: Gavor ]