This iconic breed makes a great guardian and is also a loving family dog. But did you know they also have an interesting ...

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 ...

A study finds intelligent dogs are able to acquire vocabulary by eavesdropping on humans' conversations, just like babies do.

You can train any dog breed, but some breeds are just quicker to learn than others. Intelligence in dogs can vary by breed and by the individual dog—just like humans. However, some breeds are more ...

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 ...

For most of us, the allure of a canine companion is the happy-go-lucky way they always greet us with a wagging tail and a friendly disposition. But, of course, like most animals and the human pet ...

From the Border hills to Burns Night, the border collie remains what it has always been: an ancient working dog of ...

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 ...

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 ...