The Curly-Coated Retriever is considered to have above-average intelligence, though specific IQ scores for individual breeds are not scientifically validated or widely available in the same way human IQs are. In Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs," which ranks breeds based on working and obedience intelligence, the Curly-Coated Retriever falls into Group 4 (Average Working/Obedience Intelligence), ranking between 40th and 54th out of 138 breeds. This suggests they understand new commands with 25-40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or more. To learn more about the nuances of their intelligence and how it relates to their astrological profile, explore our full article.
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