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We raise hundreds of pigs on pasture on our farm as well as a large pack of livestock working dogs to guard and herd our animals. The dogs are far more intelligent than the pigs. If you split a pig's heads in half you find a brain of about the size of a small chicken egg, just a few ounces, in an animal that weighs 1,000 lbs. Dogs have far bigger brains and more importantly they have cooperation between pack members. The dogs have self recognition and far more complex language than the pigs. The dogs learn things faster and of greater complexity than the pigs. Pigs on the other hand are very good at being pigs, at eating and growing fast. Pigs are very self-centered so they don't do the level of cooperative behavior found in packs or, of course, in humans. Our brains are orders of magnitude larger on the absolute and relative scale. Pigs are good at being pigs but they're not dogs and certainly not the equals of humans.
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Are pigs considered smart?
They are actually smarter than dogs and many primates.
Are pigs cleverer like dogs?
Pigs are affectionate, loving, and somewhat smart. Not sure if they are as intelligent as a dog though. People would have more pigs as pets. They are clean if given a clean environment.
Are pigs imtellegent?
Pigs are very intelligent animals. They are said to be very smart and can be trained just as easily as a dog. They rank right up there with whales, dogs, and chimps.
Can guinea pigs learn shapes?
Guinea pigs are smart creatures and if you really try you may be able to but like dogs you can't teach an old guinea pig new tricks
Is a pig really smart?
No. Pigs are good at being pigs but they are not really smart. We raise hundreds of pigs on pasture on our farm as well as a large pack of livestock working dogs to guard and herd our animals. The dogs are far more intelligent than the pigs. If you split a pig's heads in half you find a brain of about the size of a small chicken egg, just a few ounces, in an animal that weighs 1,000 lbs. Dogs have far bigger brains and more importantly they have cooperation between pack members. The dogs have self recognition and far more complex language than the pigs. The dogs learn things faster and of greater complexity than the pigs. Pigs on the other hand are very good at being pigs, at eating and growing fast. Pigs are very self-centered so they don't do the level of cooperative behavior found in packs or, of course, in humans. Our brains are orders of magnitude larger on the absolute and relative scale. Pigs are good at being pigs but they're not dogs and certainly not the equals of humans.
Are pigs considered smart?
They are actually smarter than dogs and many primates.
Are pigs cleverer like dogs?
Pigs are affectionate, loving, and somewhat smart. Not sure if they are as intelligent as a dog though. People would have more pigs as pets. They are clean if given a clean environment.
Are pigs imtellegent?
Pigs are very intelligent animals. They are said to be very smart and can be trained just as easily as a dog. They rank right up there with whales, dogs, and chimps.
Are pigs an intelligent species?
Yes, they are but comparing pigs to dogs (or children) is like comparing apples to oranges. Animals develop specializations according to their surroundings. Pigs are smart enough to be able to survive in their environment just as an octopus.
Can guinea pigs learn shapes?
Guinea pigs are smart creatures and if you really try you may be able to but like dogs you can't teach an old guinea pig new tricks
Why is pigs dogs?
Pigs are not dogs. They are two different species.
Are micro pigs smart?
Yes they are smart
Which common mammal is about as smart as dogs and dolphins and monkeys?
Surprise - it's the pig! Pigs are very intelligent animals and can learn symbolic language, navigate mazes and recognize emotions in other pigs.
How inteligant are pigs?
Pigs aren't really that smart
Do ginnie pigs get on woth dogs?
do ginnie pigs get on ok with dogs?
Is a pig really smart?
No. Pigs are good at being pigs but they are not really smart. We raise hundreds of pigs on pasture on our farm as well as a large pack of livestock working dogs to guard and herd our animals. The dogs are far more intelligent than the pigs. If you split a pig's heads in half you find a brain of about the size of a small chicken egg, just a few ounces, in an animal that weighs 1,000 lbs. Dogs have far bigger brains and more importantly they have cooperation between pack members. The dogs have self recognition and far more complex language than the pigs. The dogs learn things faster and of greater complexity than the pigs. Pigs on the other hand are very good at being pigs, at eating and growing fast. Pigs are very self-centered so they don't do the level of cooperative behavior found in packs or, of course, in humans. Our brains are orders of magnitude larger on the absolute and relative scale. Pigs are good at being pigs but they're not dogs and certainly not the equals of humans.
What is the best pet except dogs or cats?
monkeys are also very loyal, plus they are a primate
