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Dog Intelligence Ranking by Breed
Dog intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, think, and solve problems. Dog trainers, owners, and researchers have as much difficulty agreeing on a method for testing canine intelligence as they do for human intelligence. One specific difficulty is confusing a breed’s genetic characteristics and a dog’s obedience training with intelligence.
Certain breeds, like [...]
Dog IQ Test – Results
Add up all the points earned during the testing exercises.
54 points and up.
This is an exceptional dog, and it’s fairly unusual to find a dog with this level of intelligence. According to research, only 5 percent of dogs reach this level of intelligence and only among the smartest of breeds. (Check out the [...]
Dog IQ Test – Phase III
9. Manipulation and problem solving:
To prepare: place a board over a couple of books in such away that the dog can only fit paws, but not head, under the board. Secure the board so that the dog cannot lift it.
Show the dog a treat, let him sniff it, and place it under the [...]
Dog IQ Test – Phase II
Remember, different dog breeds will yield various intelligence results. Don’t take this test too seriously. A dog’s performance on these tests will no doubt be affected by many traits other than “intelligence”, such as confidence, greed, activity level, and previous experiences. It should be interesting, however, to see how different dogs react to these challenges. [...]
Read Article ›Dog IQ Test – Phase I
Test Preparation:
The dog being tested must be at least one year old and be handled by its owner, which must have owned it for at least three or four months. A good dog intelligence test requires the dog must have lived in the house for at least a couple months. You can only perform the [...]
Smartest Breeds
What are the smartest dog breeds in the world? We all love our dogs, and most of us believe our own dog must be the smartest ever. But is your dog’s breed known as one of the smartest? We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most intelligent dogs ever. If your dog [...]
Read Article ›Easy-to-Train Breeds
You may be wondering why this list doesn’t match perfectly with our list of 10 smartest dogs. It is because ease of training does not rely on intelligence alone. You need an intelligent dog with plenty of energy to spare, and a strong need to please its owner. The dogs on this [...]
Read Article ›Housebreaking Adopted Dogs
Adopting or rescuing a dog is an act of kindness that can sometimes be rewarded with the challenge of housebreaking an adult dog. The good news is; even if the dog you bring into your life isn’t housebroken, it is fairly easy to accomplish if you take the time and have patience. The [...]
Read Article ›Hard-to-Housebreak Breeds
Choosing the breed of dog right for you is a big decision on many levels. One of the issues that will be important to many is house training. Although there are effective ways to housebreak any dog, it might make sense to select a breed that is know to be easier to train [...]
Read Article ›Housebreaking Puppies
There is a wealth of information online about how to house train your puppy. All experts advise that housebreaking will take patience and consistency. Some dogs, and some breeds, will learn quicker than others. Here is a list of what many consider to be the toughest to train dog breeds.
Scent Hounds: Scent [...]