Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing.

Smith, Dave

Abstract

Scottish scientists are trying to prove intelligence is not just down to good breeding - at least for dogs.
Aberdeen University is running IQ tests on pedigree and crossbreeds to see which ones are smarter.

Researchers hope the tests, mostly involving hidden food, will prove mongrels are able to work as police dogs or guide dogs for the blind.

The move has been prompted by a shortage of pedigree animals available for training.

Dr David Smith, of Aberdeen University's department of animal sciences, will study whether mongrels can surprise a few people in the IQ tests.

Citation

Smith, D. (2006). Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing. [BBC News channel]

• Digital Artefact Type: Website Content
• Publication Date: Feb 7, 2006
• Deposit Date: May 26, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: May 26, 2015
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Dogs; intelligence; IQ testing
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8187