Looking for a pup who can keep up? The smartest dog breeds are bright, eager, and always one paw ahead. So what does it mean to be a "smart" dog? While there’s no official IQ test for pups, canine ...

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 ...

Like humans, some dogs are naturally smarter than others. While it’s hard to say that any one pup is guaranteed to be brilliant, there are certain dog breeds that are known to be geniuses in the dog ...

If you're a prospective parent researching which types of dog breeds to adopt, intelligence is likely one of your most important criteria. Even in the best of circumstances, training your dog can be a ...

Dog owners love praising their pups' intelligence, but canine smarts are more complicated than most people realize. Brain size doesn't predict cognitive ability — a November 2024 study in Biology ...