Marc Goldberg writes: I grew up in suburban Philadelphia. I began to train dogs at the age of 12. As a young dog trainer, this area offered me many advantages. First, with my high scoring Sheltie, Gus, I was invited to join the Philadelphia Dog Training Club. I believe I became the youngest voting member. Our Director of Training, and my mentor, was Russ Klipple. Russ, with his Golden Retriever, Tonka, took the first OTCH title offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Incredibly, my neighbors and dear friends were the Coren family. Not only was their son Arthur my close friend and a fellow dog enthusiast, but his brother is psychologist and dog trainer, Dr. Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dog. This book, and Stan’s other books on dogs have explored many aspects of dog psychology.

I was happy to interview Stan Coren on  my FM radio show in Chicago on the subject of his book about The Intelligence of Dogs. It is excellent reading as are his other volumes. I recommend them to anyone interested in learning more about how dogs think and learn.

According to Dr. Coren, there are three types of dog intelligence:

Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability). This is specific to the individual animal and is measured by canine IQ tests.

Instinctive Intelligence. This is specific to the individual animal and is measured by canine IQ tests.

Working/Obedience Intelligence. This is breed dependent.

Stanley Coren is a neuropsychologist and professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Coren has published articles in medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Public Health and Sleep. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Good Morning America, CNN, The Osgood Files and The Today Show. Dr. Coren is a fellow of the American Psychology Association, American Psychology Society and Canadian Psychology Association.

Here is the order in which Dr. Coren ranks The Intelligence of Dogs.

Complete List of AKC Recognized Breeds. Affenpinscher, Afghan Hound, Airedale Terrier, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Eskimo Dog, American Foxhound, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Water Spaniel, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, Basenji, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bearded Collie, Bedlington Terrier, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bichon Frise, Black and Tan Coonhound, Black Russian Terrier, Bloodhound, Border Collie, Border Terrier, Borzoi, Boston Terrier, Bouvier des Flandres, Boxer, Briard, Brittany, Brussels Griffon, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cairn Terrier, Canaan Dog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Curly-Coated Retriever, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, English Cocker Spaniel, English Foxhound, English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, English Toy Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Finnish Spitz, Flat-Coated Retriever, French