Here is a canine intelligence test that you can try at home (or on the beach).

Now,no matter what happens we don't love 'em for their brains ... we love them for loving us so much ...


Here goes:

1. Put a treat under a can and see how long it takes them to retrieve it. (Under 15 seconds is very good.)


2. Set up 3 cans and place a treat under 1 while your pet watches. Remove him from the room for a couple minutes then bring him back in. Does he go straight to the cans and pick out the right one?


3. How many commands, hand signals and noises does your dog respond to? More that 200 means you have a "super pet." (I don't think I respond to more than 200!)


- This test was developed by researches Stanley Coren, PhD, at the University of British Columbia.