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How Smart Is Your Dog?

New site claims it can test your pet's intelligence

By D. O. Volente
ConsumerAffairs.com

January 30, 2008

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Everyone thinks their dog is bright. Now there's a way to test whether your pooch is really a genius.

The PoochIQ.com Dog Intelligence Kit is a first-of-its kind testing system that says it quantifies a dog's intelligence with proven accuracy.

Using the latest techniques for evaluating dog intelligence, the PoochIQ.com Kit tests a dog's memory, persistence, problem solving and reasoning skills. After completing 15 fun-to-perform exercises, dogs are given an intelligence score between 55-150 on the PoochIQ scale, which is similar to the human IQ scale.

Across the world, people are finding out if their dog is a "K9 Einstein" or "Doggy Dunce."

Once they take the test, they can upload pictures of their dogs on PoochIQ.com's sister site BrightPup.com and brag about their doggie genius.

The site claims it has sold over 3,926 IQ kits so far. Among the other features the site offers is a "Find a Pooch Playmate" section where you can find a playmat near you who may have similar needs and interests.

Catering to the whims and fancies of pet lovers is nothing new.

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