Test your pet's IQ

Curious to see where your pet falls on the IQ scale? Take our quiz to find out.

If you’re the proud owner of a brainy pooch or clever cat, challenge them to these tasks to prove just how bright (or, not so bright) they really are.

Call out your pet’s name. Do they:

a. run up to you

b. acknowledge you, but stay where they are

c. look around, unsure where the voice came from

Place a blanket over your pet’s head. How long does it take for them to shrug it off?

a. under 15 seconds

b. 15-30 seconds

c. more than 30 seconds

Make a noise your pet makes (such as a bark or meow). Do they:

a. repeat the noise

b. stare back at you

c. do nothing

When you come home after being out for the day, does your pet:

a. run up to you and shower you with love

b. ignore you

c. chase flies

Stroke your pet. Do they:

a. respond to your hand, trying to get you to tickle the right place

b. allow you to stroke them

c. move away from you

If you put your pet in front of a mirror, do they:

a. look, but understand it’s just a reflection

b. attempt to interact with the reflection

c. go crazy

How often does your pet persuade you to get out of bed early to get their breakfast?

a. all the time

b. sometimes

c. never

How many words does your pet know?

a. up to 30

b. no more than 15

c. a handful

Does your pet recognise if they are in trouble?

a. yes, and they will work out how to remedy this

b. yes, but they are not sure why

c. they have no idea

You’ve taught your pet a trick, will they remember it in a month’s time if you haven’t practised it since?

a. definitely

b. probably

c. not likely

The results

Mostly A: top of the class

Congratulations are in order – your pet is one intelligent creature! Now put that brain power to good use with a fun toy or by teaching them a new trick.

Mostly B: good grades

Not exactly a genius, but your dog or cat is certainly a smart cookie. Most pets fall into this category, so there’s no need to fret!

Mostly C: back to school

Oh dear, your pet is certainly not the brightest star in the sky, but they're still adorable and (of course) you love them just the way they are.