Intelligence and Roles of Border Collies

The video explores the historical role of dogs in farming, focusing on the border collie's intelligence and utility in cattle ranching. It highlights how selective breeding has enhanced their abilities, making them indispensable in managing livestock.

What was one of the main reasons our ancestors began using dogs in farming?

• To help with planting crops

• To control and manage livestock

• To provide companionship

• To guard against wild animals

What challenge do ranchers in Utah face that makes border collies essential?

• Finding water sources

• Tracking and moving cattle across large areas

• Building fences

• Feeding the cattle

What is the primary role of a border collie on a ranch?

• Providing companionship

• Hunting small animals

• Herding and managing cattle

• Guarding the ranch

What characteristic of border collies makes them particularly suited for herding?

• Their intelligence and memory retention

• Their speed

• Their size

• Their color

How many different items was one border collie trained to remember?

• 1000

• 2000

• 500

• 1500

From which animal did domestic dogs inherit their intelligence?

• Foxes

• Coyotes

• Wolves

• Jackals

What process has enhanced the intelligence of domestic dogs over generations?

• Environmental adaptation

• Selective breeding

• Natural selection

• Random mutation

What trait is selectively bred in dogs to create a 'super smart' breed?

• Speed

• Strength

• Size

• Intelligence