A 2023 study named the Belgian Malinois the smartest dog breed, beating the Border Collie by a wide margin. Here is why.

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 ...

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 ...

Coren’s research is still considered the most reliable index of comparative dog breed biddability. However, it was published in 1994, when the AKC recognized far fewer breeds. “Today any ranking would ...

Unlike this German Shepherd, who wanted to play but couldn't find a human to play with. Instead of hooting and hollering ...

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 ...

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 ...