Many pet owners have debated for years: are cats smarter than dogs, or is it the other way around? Animal intelligence is complex, and comparing cats and dogs isn’t as simple as counting tricks or how ...

An essay published in today's Sunday Times (UK) called "Ha-ha, sourpuss. Cats have 9 lives but dogs have the sense of humour" is a fun read, but unfortunately gets a number of things wrong, and this ...

The viral wall test is a fun trend, but not a real measure of dog intelligence. Results mix trust, body awareness, reflexes, and past experiences. Real smarts show in problem‑solving, social reading, ...