Dog IQ

~ Tails Around the Ranch

Hoppy EasterIf you’ve followed us for a while, you know how I’m always remarking that Sam is a bit of a doofus. We recently took a Dog IQ test and discovered (at least where treats are in the mix) this sweet goofball hound scored mostly high on this test. To say you could have blown me away would be quite an understatement. I’ve always pegged Sam as a pretty dumb pooch. Maybe today’s test was an anomaly, and maybe Sam is just more stubborn than dumb, either way, I guess it’s a good thing to realize he isn’t as retarded simple minded as I thought he was!

While he’s still no Einstein, he is a lovable mutt and both the patients and I sure love him and I’ll take that any day! 🙂 I’m in Mexico now but I’ll be home soon to share some thoughts about traveling.

Live, love, bark!

19 thoughts on “Dog IQ”

  1. Aroooo there!! We’re so sorry it has taken us so long to find you butt we’re finally here! Now about the IQ test..way to go Sam!
    Wallace & Samuel

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      And a woo-woo-woo right back atcha! If you only knew how dingbatty Sam is, that IQ test is monumental! 🙂

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  2. My dogs scored super high on the test! (by the way, thanks for getting me up from my chair after two hours of sitting). I have seen them solve complex problems such as finding the shortest or the easiest route to where they want to go, rearranging their beds to get a better view, moving pillows out of the way, opening doors etc etc and I am amazed anew every time (and I am sure Sam does that too).

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Amen, sistah, amen.

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  5. My Golden Life – Upstate South Carolina – I love animals, especially dogs. I enjoy US history, and reading biographies of our former presidents and other historical figures. I love the music of the '60s and '70s since I was growing up in those decades. I love the Beatles and Andy Williams equally.
    My Golden Life says:

    I’ve always said that dogs are smart enough to know when and how to make us humans think they are dumb. My Dad — when he was still with us (physically) — called my dogs “Dummy” all the time, as he proceeded to give them far too many treats. I’d laugh and say “who’s the dummy here, Pops? You’re the one giving THEM the treats.” 🙂

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  6. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Dakota/Caren/Cody says:

    We have done the first part of the test before and Dakota did great. I need to do the rest of it. Being a Shetland Sheepdog he’s right up there in intelligence and we know that WITHOUT the test!

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  7. Test 1. Score: 0 (drool score 5!)
    Test 2. Score: 0 (boredom score 5!)
    Test 3. Score: 0 (nap score 5!)

    Total IQ score 0; Total Boxer score: FULL MARKS

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      LOL, I can just see Klaus scoring those high marks. And we both know Lulu’s score will be off the chart on the OLC test. 😉

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  8. Teach him to move those shells around quickly and send him out to hustle on the street and make some money. Add some three card Monty and retire in style! Good dog!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      If only! 🙂

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  9. Marty the Manx – I am a handsome Tortie Manx mix. I live with my brother Ralphie a Grey Tabby whom mom calls her "Grey Man". We also share our house with Mazie the big Yellow Lab, Abbe, Anne and Bree who are Chinese Crested Powder Puffs. We all live with our mom in Iowa in the United States.
    Marty the Manx says:

    He is a poodle and I think they like to pretend to be dumb so they don’t have to listen….like samoyeds! I am going to have to try the test on the girls! Have a great Saturday!
    Kelly

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  10. Fozziemum – I spend my time with my dogs cats sheep and our resident Kangaroos and wildlife...I am embracing all that is middle age..well..sort of!
    Fozziemum says:

    Bless him ..sounds like our Forrest..hence the name Forrest..run Forrest run…but when it comes to scent and treats.he is Einstein xxx hugs Fozziemum xx

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  11. easyweimaraner – brittany – Weimaraner /Braque de Weimar, born in 2009, male & fabulous From: Britanny / France Likes: Plushtoy-Shredding, Spikebones,long distance Walks, everyday a Gift, Chicken, Shoes, Underwear, my squeekie Pig & my whole Life Dislikes: Water, Cats, Beaf, Cats, cleaning my Ears, Cats, the Vet, Cats, Snow & CATS! Profession: Student of psychological War-technics & Terrorism, after my Masterdegree i become to rule the world or maybe to be the owner of toys r us. actually i'm not sure... Status: Single Pets: Hell, NO! i prefer a petfree home. but owner of two slaves for my comfy Misc.: Greencardowner for Masterbed, Master of Beggin, Prince of Thiefs We decided to leave Easy's datas as they were... although we lost him in november 2016, he is still with us.... and his little brothers Phenny and Nelly promised to write on not as Easy the weim, but as easy Weimaraner... About us: Mr. Phoenix, born 9/9/2016 a virgo and always clever&smart...Neilson, born 7/28/2017 a leo who thinks he is clever&smart...
    easyweimaraner says:

    I bet to be a bit of a doofus is part of his plan… laughing humans = treats… think that’s what Albert tried to say with his theory of relativity :o) Many thanks for your wonderful card, it helped to smile with your instruction while the twin of the Marquis de Sade tortured my momma :o)

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Please bite the Marquis for me!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      There are different ones; the one I used is at the link. When you cover the treat and have a couple other shells you mix them up to see if they can easily find the one with the treat. Sam learned with the colored eggs that he could turn them all over and not have to “think” about it because there’d be a payoff eventually. Silly dog or genius…I’m not sure which! 🙂

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