Dogs aren't exactly known for being brainiacs. That's more a cat's domain. But a recent study found that there's one sign ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Gifted” dogs, who have a rare talent for learning lots of words for objects easily, also turn out to be more playful than other ...

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

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

AUSTIN (KXAN) — How smart is your dog? New research out of Duke University, presented at the University of Texas later this month, is exploring this question. Granger is one of many dogs up for ...

As I was reading a recent report describing research on the testing of dog intelligence I was reminded of an experience that I had some 15 or 20 years ago. I was visiting a respected breeder of German ...

Some dogs are born with a powerful instinct to chase, stalk, and pursue. These traits once made them exceptional hunters, ...

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 ...

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 ...