How smart is a Curly-Coated Retriever Intelligence:?

The Curly-Coated Retriever is considered an above-average working intelligence breed, ranking 41st out of 138 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "average intelligence" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 25-40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or better. Our specific breed scores reflect this, with 3/5 in Obedience, Problem Solving, Memory, and Social Intelligence, alongside a strong 4/5 in Adaptability. Discover more about their unique cognitive strengths and how to best engage their minds in our comprehensive article.