There are some dogs that just seem to understand everything you say. You know, the ones who pick up a new trick in minutes and are always ready for a new challenge? Who sometimes seem to intuit your ...

You may find yourself looking at your canine companion and wondering just how much they understand. Well, it turns out some breeds are smarter than others. How we measure the intelligence of a dog ...

Every dog is smart in their own way—but some really are one paw ahead. Training often feels easier and more fun with these dogs, and that’s no accident. As Nicole Ellis, a certified professional dog ...

Coren’s research is still considered the most reliable index of comparative dog breed biddability. However, it was published ...

DEAR PET TALK: Our family wants to get a dog and we can’t agree on what kind. We want a smart dog and some of us think poodles are the smartest, others think terriers. —Crazy For a Smart Dog Family ...

Canine intelligence experts place Border collies at the top of the class when it comes to being smart – and for good reason. Originally bred to herd sheep, these hard-working dogs are quick to learn, ...

You'll be surprised by all the smart pets out there! From cats to cows and more, we're sharing real stories of our readers' brilliant animals. If you’re curious about the smartest animals around, ...

Dogs are usually much smarter than we give them credit for. Here are six of the smartest dog breeds in the world. Poodles are highly intelligent, which also makes them one of the easiest dogs to train ...