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by Stanley Coren (Author) "It is remarkable to think that if you were in the Stone Age, some fourteen thousand years ago, and you glanced across the flickering camp..." (more)
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Psychologist and trainer Coren studies the psychological makeup of dogs in an attempt to answer many questions about canine emotions and intelligence.
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"A comprehensive history of the dog...congenial  interweaving of anecdote and  analysis."--The Washington Post -- Review

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam (March 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553374524
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553374520
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #382,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Celebration of Dogs, July 10, 2000
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I loved this book! Its not because Stan Coren was my professor almost 30 years ago, or because there's a mixed Border Collie (Rank #1) / German Shepherd (Rank #3) savant sitting on my foot as I type. I loved this book because it is truly a celebration of the DOG. It captures the essence of that marvelous companion who unquestionably trusts us, undeniably loves us, and unconditionally accepts us wherever WE might rank on some psychologist's list. Coren eloquently captures the essence of our canine companions in his obvious affection for the subject matter.

The book's title, "The Intelligence of Dogs" should have been "The Intelligence of ALL Dogs," because some people seem to be hung up on "the list" and think the book is about "The Intelligent Dogs." As a psychologist myself, I know how people can focus on rankings and comparative lists, and in the process lose perspective of the whole picture. We get defensive because our Dalmatians were spotted 39th, and angry when our Afghans wagged the distribution's tail in last place. Know what? It doesn't matter. Don't throw the puppy out with the bath water; the rest of the book will balm you even though your Labrador retrieved only a 7 ranking. The canine history section alone is worth the price. But the real problem now is, how do I break the news to brilliance here that he was descended from a proto-cat?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligence listing based on OBEDIENCE training ability, August 23, 1998
The list provided that ranks dogs by intelligence is based on the ease of training, (the number of repetitions required of an action before the dog learned it) not overall intelligence. Dogs of all breeds can be very smart and within any breed there are ranges of intelligences. I used to have a Peke that would run rings around any Sheltie in the obedience ring. Some dogs only need to be shown something a few times to learn it. Those dogs are usually your Herding, Working and Sporting breeds. They were bred to work WITH man and to OBEY his commands. Some breeds, like the Terriers and the northern breeds, were bred to think for themselves. Does this mean they are not intelligent? Hardly. THis is a great book for anyone who has dogs and wants to understand them better.
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28 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, July 31, 2001
This is not a review where I will tell you what the book is about. There are plenty of other reviews on that point. However, I will tell you that I found this book so absorbing that I could hardly put it down. This says a lot when I tell you that non-fiction doesn't have that effect on me. His book is informative, without being difficult to read. Simply put, if you have a dog, are considering getting a dog, or you're just interested in dogs, then this book is for you. Every dog lover should own a copy. End of story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sonata for dog and piano... ha!
One of the best books I've read; educational on canine object, narrative, and most of all it's truly entertaining to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Yi

1.0 out of 5 stars I'd give this book minus 5 stars if I could
If you go to Dr. Coren's site you may notice he lists his credentials twice in the first three paragraphs, and if you look at his published papers they have nothing to do with... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Michael Grace

5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly researched and written
This book was not written to teach you how to train your dog. Rather, it's by far the most authoritative book available on what your dog senses and how he's likely to process and... Read more
Published on June 2, 2007 by milleron

1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor
This is an absolutely awful book. It trades in on common misconceptions with dogs, and then goes on to make generalizations about breeds that have no business circulating... Read more
Published on May 3, 2007 by Jason E. Maggard

3.0 out of 5 stars OK as a Guide/Resource Book
Well, I was not that impressed. The book is a rather dull read, not terribly informative, although it gives some pertinent facts about dog barks, growls, sounds and positions as... Read more
Published on February 24, 2007 by Scott Rambova

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This book is fabulous! Stanley Coren really has a way of bringing it down to the dogs level, giving you a deeper understanding of dog behavior.
Published on January 11, 2007 by Katie L. Costello

4.0 out of 5 stars Do IQ
A must for dog owners and a guide to go by. For 'do-it-yourself' instead of costly obedience classes.
Published on February 28, 2006 by Judith E. Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll be testing your dog's intelligence in NO TIME.
The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren takes a unique approach to assessing the intelligence of our canine companions. Read more
Published on November 22, 2005 by Jill L. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Look At Canine Behavior/Intelligence
This was a book that I found absolutely delightful to read. Since I am a thorough-going dog nut the topic seized my attention immediately, and Dr. Coren did not disappoint. Read more
Published on August 24, 2005 by Mark Mccormack

2.0 out of 5 stars Intelligence of Dogs
The press on this book indicated it was written with charm and wit. Unfortunately it did not live up to that notice. Read more
Published on August 18, 2005 by Arthur R. Williams

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