How smart is a English Setter Intelligence:?

English Setters demonstrate above-average working intelligence, ranking 59th out of 138 breeds for obedience and working intelligence. This places them in the third tier of canine intelligence, meaning they typically understand new commands in 25-40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or better. They excel in memory and social intelligence, scoring a 4/5 in both areas. Explore our full article for a deeper dive into the English Setter's cognitive abilities.