Alaskan Malamute IQ score and intelligence ranking

The Alaskan Malamute is considered a dog of average working intelligence, ranking 77th out of 79 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "fair" category for working and obedience intelligence, meaning they typically understand new commands in 40-80 repetitions and obey them 30% of the time or better on the first try. Their strengths lie more in social intelligence and adaptability, rather than complex problem-solving or rapid obedience. To understand more about the Malamute's unique cognitive profile, dive into our full article.