Are Pigs smarter than Dogs?

Barrow boy

Pigs are supposed to be the smartest animals on the farm. That's why George Orwell chose the pigs to take over Animal Farm and not the dogs. Apr 06 02, 9:59 AM

Jack Flash

Many years ago, when I was involved in farming, I was surprised at how intelligent pigs were. They certainly had good memories because whenever they required a repeat course of injections from the vet, they always tried to run off when they saw him coming. But no doubt some pigs are more intelligent than others and the same is certainly true of dogs. The fact that you can train a dog does not of course mean that this is a sign of {intelligence;} in fact it could be argued that the less intelligent animals are those which allow themselves to be trained and to undertake hard work. I don't think there is a definite answer to this interesting question as smartness can be measured in so many different ways. Apr 06 02, 10:04 AM

Siskin

Lived on a farm for many years,no expert, but had a great respect for these animals - very streetwise. Don't forget 'Babe', now there was one very smart pig!! Apr 06 02, 12:18 PM

Brainy Blonde

I have always believed pigs are smarter than dogs. Here is a site that agrees with that. Most people are unaware that pigs are number 4 on the intelligence scale - first come humans, then apes, dolphins and porkers weigh in at number 4! http://www.blarg.net/~critter/AnimalActors/potbelliedpigs.htm I personally think the number one spot is debatable!!! LOL!!!!!! Apr 07 02, 12:15 AM

LinksMyHero

Well pigs are quite smart. Dogs are a little smarter though. Just by a bit. Mar 19 04, 8:19 PM

nilz238

pigs. they're supposed to be the smartest mammals, after Man (ha!) and dolphins. Dogs are NOT as smart, linksMyHero. Come on. just think about it: would you call a servile, woofing, drooling, obeying-your-every-command creature smart? Mar 20 04, 2:24 AM

TheAlphaWolf

HA! obaying your every command.... ROFLMAO!!!! Just try telling pertty (a dog) that!!! Mar 20 04, 10:03 AM

Master_Algie

If you have had real experiences with pigs, such a postulate should not astonish you. Alas, perhaps due to slobbish apperance, bulk, eating, etc. these animals have been heavily stereotyped. pig out hog, pig, swine for greedy person sweat like a pig A pig when related to a human would be seen as a fat, greedy one. Dec 19 06, 12:17 AM