How smart is a Finnish Spitz Intelligence:?

The Finnish Spitz is considered a breed of average working intelligence, ranking 100th out of 138 breeds in Stanley Coren's research. This places them in the category of breeds that generally understand new commands with 25 to 40 repetitions and obey the first command 50% of the time or better. While their obedience is moderate (2/5), they show good problem-solving, memory, and adaptability skills (3/5 each). Explore our full article for a deeper dive into the Finnish Spitz's unique cognitive profile!