Which Dog Breeds Have the Best Sense of Smell
RANK 1 - The Bloodhound - Preeminent tracking dog for hunting as well as search and rescue. The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, rabbits, and since the Middle Ages, for tracking people.The nostrils of the bloodhound are large and wide open to absorb the maximum particles possible. The bloodhound has the most olfactory sensors of any breed, with some 300 million scent receptors.
RANK 2 - The Basset Hound - Just behind the bloodhound in tracking ability is the Basset hound. Like the bloodhound, the long, low Basset, just 14 inches at the shoulder, has large ears that carry scents up from the ground, while a fold under his chin, called the dewlap, traps scents near his nose. Relative to its size, the basset has the heaviest bone of any breed, and it is capable of great endurance over various rough terrains. 230 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
RANK 3 - The carefree beagle was originally bred to hunt rabbits.Beagles are usually obedient and not at all shy. They are especially “drooling” and their short coats are generally odorless. These medium-sized dogs need daily exercise, or else they can use their noses for mischief.Beagles are loving and sociable dogs who enjoy nothing more than being involved in whatever is going on in the house. 226 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
RANK 4 - German Shepherds are used for the search and rescue of live victims and are used even by military and airport agents to detect explosives, as well as drug control agencies for their detection.It is an intelligent and versatile breed, German Shepherds excel in personal protection, herding, agility and obedience. They are especially loyal to their primary caretaker. They are good with children, once a relationship has been established. 225 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
"RANK 5 - The Labrador Retriever - America’s favorite dog breed is also a fantastic sniffer. Labradors, with their incredible noses, have been trained to detect cancer from people’s breath as well as medically undetectable bladder cancer from patient’s urine.
Hunters have long prized this breed from Newfoundland for their ability to either track or point to their prey depending on the hunter's preference. 220 million scent receptors Sense of Smell."
RANK 6 - Similar in appearance to the German Shepherd, the Belgian Malinois is a more agile and physically fit dog.It is a very active, intelligent breed that loves to be busy since the same activity benefits its mental and physical health. Generally, these dogs can be shy or reserved around strangers. While not an overly aggressive breed, they are very protective of the family. 219 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
RANK 7 - The Bluetick Coonhound - Was developed from the English coonhound and is used to trail and tree raccoons. Blueticks are frequent toungers when trailing, and they bay a “bawling” bark as they track. As they get closer to their quarry the bay becomes a more rhythmic chop. Persistence, patience, and treats are your best training aids with this breed. This is a dog that craves affection, and will display deep devotion to those who provide it. 218 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
RANK 8 - The Black and Tan Coonhound - A cold-nosed hound, they are able to detect cold, convoluted trails.The trailing dog sweeps across a 10 to 15 foot wide path, in a zigzag pattern.. The black and tan variety is a bit more biddable and easier to train that the bluetick. These big athletic dogs make fine house dogs, happy to sprawl with you on the sofa, but they do require regular exercise.217 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
RANK 9 -The golden retriever is one of America’s most loved dogs and number 3 on the AKC list of most popular dog breeds.Goldens are regularly used as therapy dogs, guide dogs for the blind, and for search and rescue. As air-scenting dogs, the goldens, labs, Malinois and GSDs can work search and rescue at night. Most goldens working search and rescue do it for the simple reward of praise, a sense of accomplishment, and a little playtime when their job is done.215 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
RANK 10 - The The Dachshund - The tiny dachshund may be the toughest of all dogs relative to his size, these tenacious dogs would latch on to the badger in its underground dwelling, then the hunter would pull the pair out by the dachshund’s tail. Dachshund literally translates from German as badger dog. As two sizes began to emerge in the breed, the larger dachshunds became wild boar and badger hunters, while the smaller version hunted hares and foxes.213 million scent receptors Sense of Smell.
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