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The American Water Spaniel demonstrates above-average working intelligence, ranking 42nd out of 138 breeds tested by Stanley Coren. This places them in the "average working/obedience intelligence" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 25 to 40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or better on the first command. While a specific IQ score isn't available, their performance suggests a capable and trainable companion. Discover more about their unique cognitive strengths in our comprehensive article.
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