Everyone thinks their dog is the smartest (and they're not necessarily wrong!), but there's actually a science-backed list of the smartest dog breeds ranked by cognitive ability. Dr. Stanley Coren, a ...

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This story, “Jim the Wonder Dog,” appeared in the August 1985 issue of Outdoor Life. We are republishing it today, March 10, 2025, on what would be Jim’s 100 th birthday. You can visit the Jim the ...

There's no easy way to rate dog intelligence. As canine psychologist Stanley Coren wrote back in the 90s, there's adaptive intelligence (i.e., figuring stuff out), working intelligence (i.e ...

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These high energy dogs were bred for pulling sleds and require intense exercise and attention to prevent destructive behavior ...

Brain teasers like today's rope challenge stimulate analytical reasoning and fluid intelligence. Identifying the correct rope ...

One such brain teaser involves finding a hidden dog in a picture within five seconds, testing one's observation skills. These exercises not only entertain but also sharpen mental acuity ...