Some dogs might be smarter than others. Hungarian researchers at Eötvös Loránd University are gathering evidence on this topic with a "Genius Dog Challenge." The nonprofit research project has been ...

The dog Chaser had the 'capabilities of a two-year-old,' mastering 1,022 toys by name and changing how we understand animal ...

The answer is, “Yes!” according to Brian Hare. “The question we ask at Dognition is ‘What kind of genius does your dog have?’” he says. Hare, a Duke University professor and creator of “Dognition,” ...

Has your dog mastered dozens of tricks, or can it barely manage to understand 'sit'? Dog intelligence experts have revealed five simple tests that can prove whether your pet is the next canine ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study has identified the three specific traits that could make a dog a true genius. Pets that ...

Is your dog exceptionally intelligent? While all dogs are good pups, some are also capable of doing extraordinary things. But how do you know when your canine is indeed smarter than ordinary? The ...

They’re all extraordinarily talented dogs. They’re also all fictional, but that doesn’t mean gifted dogs are a myth—in fact, new research suggests just the opposite: that the canine species might have ...

Ah, dogs. They’re our furry best pals, and, much like our human best pals, they can sometimes be a little high-strung, anxious and uptight, or regularly chew through the furniture (OK, that last one ...

Sheepdogs that respond intuitively to the shepherd’s whistle and sniffer dogs that can seek out contraband or explosives are great examples of just how smart man’s best friend can be. But what about ...