We all think that our dog is the best and brightest at everything they do—and that’s exactly how it should be! But have you ...

Dogs are more than just loyal companions; some of them are absolute geniuses! While all dogs are intelligent in their own way, certain breeds have proven time and again that they have exceptional ...

We all think that our dog is the best and brightest at everything they do—and that’s exactly how it should be! But have you ever wondered how trulysmart your dog is, according to their breed type?

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 ...

Labradors make excellent guide dogs for the visually impaired, while the best police dogs are often German Shepherds. However, defining a dog’s intelligence isn’t straightforward. What does ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Dogs are more than animals to many people; they serve as faithful friends and sources of cheer with their lively behaviour, also bringing a sense of safety with their vigilant attitudes.

Brain teasers are fun puzzles that challenge cognitive abilities in various ways. One such brain teaser involves finding a hidden dog in a picture within five seconds, testing one's observation ...