We all think that our dog is the best and brightest at everything they do—and that’s exactly how it should be! But have you ever wondered how trulysmart your dog is, according to their breed type? Liza Cahn, DVM, Veterinary Consultant for Embrace Pet ...

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 world. These highly intelligent dog breeds are usually ...

Dogs have spent thousands of years evolving alongside us—and thanks to natural selection and selective breeding, they’ve become pros at reading our emotions. A slight change in our tone, a raised eyebrow, even the way we reach for our keys—your dog ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: I recently adopted Sophie, a 1-year-old standard poodle, who has an endearing trait. Sometimes she tilts her head when I ...

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 average dog's intelligence is often compared to that of a 2 ...

How smart are dogs? Those of us who are dog owners likely think that our pets are pretty darn smart. One problem, however, is that we tend to anthropomorphize our pets – meaning we ascribe human qualities to them, and sometimes trick ourselves into ...