How smart is a Cairn Terrier Intelligence:?

Cairn Terriers are considered to be of above-average working intelligence. They typically rank around 35th out of 138 breeds for obedience and working intelligence, meaning they understood new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obeyed them 70% of the time or better on the first command. Their problem-solving and memory skills are rated at 3 out of 5, indicating a good capacity for learning and retention. Discover more about the Cairn Terrier's unique mental attributes in our comprehensive guide.