Dandie Dinmont Terrier Intelligence: IQ score and intelligence ranking

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is considered of average working intelligence, ranking 77th out of 79 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence" category. They typically understand new commands after 40-80 repetitions and obey the first command 30% of the time or worse. While a specific IQ score isn't available, their intelligence profile suggests a need for patience and consistent training. For a deeper dive into their unique cognitive strengths, explore our full article.