Dog intelligence goes far beyond learning tricks quickly or responding to basic commands. According to trainers and canine ...

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 ...

Some dogs can learn words by eavesdropping on conversations, study finds. The rare ability mirrors how 18-month-old toddlers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to adopting a dog, some potential pet owners make intelligence a priority. A smart dog ...

Teddy did better than another golden retriever recently put to the test. Golden retrievers are considered intelligent dogs ...

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 ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine ...

Researchers found "some dogs are better at certain things than others," Salomons explained.

Intelligence in dogs is a remarkable trait that fascinates owners and trainers alike. Some breeds stand out for their problem ...

At a recent neighborhood gathering I found myself chatting with a woman who told me, "Dogs are really smart. My dog Robbie can read my moods better than my eight-year-old son Steven." Her part of the ...