Smartest Dog: Border Collie Reveals Human-like Capabilities
Published August 6, 2011
In a recent study, Chaser, a Border Collie, shows that dogs possess the kinds of skills that are equivalent of human intelligence. Chaser is considered one of the world's smartest dogs.
Recent research by the American Psychological Association proves what any dog owner already knew: dogs are smart!
But, exactly, how smart are dogs? Chaser, a Border Collie (considered to be one of the smartest dogs) can distinguish the difference between nouns and verbs and correctly identify over 1,000 different objects!
Chaser enjoyed the attention of scientists, led by her owner and trainer, retired psychology professor John Pilley. Chaser responded correctly to identifying a noun as an object 95% of the time, according to USA Today. Not only was Chaser able to pick out the correct toy out of over 1,000 every time, she was able to identify toys she's never seen by process of elimination - all based on verbal commands. Chaser definitely qualifies as one of the world's smartest dogs.
More studies conducted by University of Florida in Gainesville showed that dogs are extremely attune to human body language and behavior.
Two years ago, Stanley Coren of the University of British Columbia presented research that stated that "dogs can learn about 165 words, can count to four or five, and have a basic understanding of arithmetic. He said the mental abilities of dogs are close to those of a human child of about 2 or 2½ years old, but abilities vary by breed" according to USA Today.
Not bad, for just a dog, right?
Check out Chaser, the incredible Border Collie and one of the world's smartest dogs, in action, via ABC News
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I had a Border collie when Multiple Sclerosis hit me hard in 2001."Hank" knew something wasn't right, walked by my side, followed me on my tractor, always there. My legs gave way out of nowhere, Hank had 4, and used them all, just for me. He was my right hand, now he's gone. I have missed him for 5yrs.Everyday. Money can't buy what he had to give unconditionaly.
Border collies are great. The smartest and most beautiful dogs. I love how they're so small and quick and other dogs look lumbering beside them.
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Has anyone checked out the Karelian Bear Dogs? They also appear to be very close to Border Collies.
I looked at your site and really enjoyed it. My name is Vince Stead and I was wondering if you would maybe put a picture of my dog book I wrote called "New How to Understand and Train your Border Collie Puppy or Dog" on your site. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you again, and your site was very nice to look thru. You could even post this on your site if you wanted, thank you again, Vince.