How smart is a Beagle?

Beagles are known for their keen sense of smell and friendly demeanor, rather than high intelligence in typical obedience or problem-solving tasks. They rank 72nd out of 79 breeds in Dr. Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs," placing them in the "Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence" category, meaning they understand new commands with 25-40 repetitions and obey the first command 30% of the time or better. While they excel in social intelligence (scoring 5/5) and boast good memory, their problem-solving and obedience scores are moderate (2/5 and 3/5 respectively). Discover more about the unique intelligence of Beagles and how it aligns with astrological insights in our full article.