Only people in the top 1% of geniuses can spot the sneaky dog hiding with the woolly sheep in just 9 seconds

PUZZLE solvers have been challenged to solve this unique optical illusion that has baffled the minds of many.

Only a true genius with a high IQ and a perfect 20/20 vision can crack this challenge in less than nine seconds.

Illustration of a large flock of sheep with several black sheep among them.
The fluffy flock makes it difficult to find the dogCredit: Drift Sleep

Everyone can see the sheeps, but there is a dog secretly hiding in the picture – can you spot it?

You must bring out your best game to crack this challenge otherwise it will leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.

It is indeed one of the toughest brainteasers ever created, and you may lose your mind trying to solve the puzzle.

But with the sharpest eyes and the strongest minds, you stand a great chance of succeeding.

Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.

But you can try your luck and see if you can crack the challenge and beat these people.

And you have just nine seconds to solve it and become a winner.

So buckle up, set the timer, and test your puzzle-solving skills.

But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?

How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?

ENGAGING in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.

Understanding optical illusions becomes clearer when we recognize that our eyes are not the primary determinants of our vision. Instead, it is our brains that play a critical role in processing images and safeguarding us from potential dangers in our surroundings.

Our brain is consistently striving to comprehend the world around us as rapidly as possible, despite the three-dimensional nature of the world and the two-dimensional images captured on our retinas.

Due to the complexity of our surroundings, our brain faces challenges in interpreting every detail instantaneously. As a result, it often opts for shortcuts, presenting us with a simplified version of reality to facilitate quicker reactions, particularly in situations where perceived threats may be present.

When you look at an object what you’re really seeing is the light that bounced off of it and entered your eye, which is converted into electrical impulses that your brain then turns into an image.

Our brains can warp straight lines if an object in the middle of them looks like it’s drawing closer as it wants to emphasize the potential threat.

Different colours and light and dark can make the same-sized objects look different or make patterned images look like they’re spinning.

Some benefits include:

  • Cognitive stimulation: These activities challenge the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
  • Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
  • Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
  • Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
  • Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.

So you might want to try The Sun’s wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain.

The answer to our original puzzle is coming up, as well as some more challenging tasks to try.

In this mind-bending image, everyone can count the ducks but if you can find the hidden needle among the reeds in less than seven seconds you may have 20/20 vision.

Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.

If that’s still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds.

Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.

Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.

Coming back to our challenge – were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?

If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we’ve marked the solution for you – scroll down to find it.

Congratulations to those who solved the puzzle in under a minute.

But if you manage to solve it in just nine seconds, you are a genius with a perfect 20/20 vision.

Illustration of a hidden dog and sleeping sheep among a flock of sheep.
Were you able to find the dog?Credit: Drift Sleep
Illustration of many owls.
Spot the cat in less than seven secondsCredit: Pinterest
Illustration of a soccer game in a full stadium with a fan holding an England flag.
Spot the hidden match tickets in less than nine secondsCredit: LA Travel
Pile of playing cards.
Can you spot the four-leaf clover?Credit: Vape Superstore
Illustration of a cat hidden among many owls.
Were you able to spot the cat?Credit: Pinterest
Illustration of a soccer game in a stadium.
Were you able to spot the tickets in less than nine seconds?Credit: LA Travel
Illustration of many playing cards with one highlighted.
The lucky four-leaf clover is highlighted in the mess of cardsCredit: Vape Superstore
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