My dog's a genius! (Or not…)

Whether your dog is a pure genius, a laid-back Lassie, or a wild thing, you will both enjoy the interactive games in this test. Quick, fun questions assess your d...

Do you find yourself bragging to friends and family about your dog’s intelligence? Is your dog the kind of canine personality that is in a class by itself? Here is your chance to prove once and for all just how smart your dog really is. These fun exercises will seem like playtime to your dog, but will actually measure various facets of canine intelligence, alertness, adaptiveness, personality, memory, and sensory perception. As an added bonus, you have a chance to spend lots of time with your beloved pet.

The scoring system is simple:
For every A answer, give your pup 5 points.
4 points for every B answer.
2 points for every C answer.
1 point for every D answer.

Consult the back of the book to score your dog once you have completed all the exercises. Who knows? You just might have a canine Einstein on your hands!

1 This exercise tests your dog’s alertness. Grab one of his favorite toys and show it to him. While he is still watching you, toss the toy across the room behind his back. Does he…
A Retrieve the toy immediately
B Look around the room eagerly—then retrieve the toy within twenty seconds
C Stare at your hand expectantly, as if the toy were still in it
D Look around the room, find the toy, and eat it