How smart is a Japanese Chin Intelligence:?

The Japanese Chin is a charming companion, though not considered a top-tier canine genius. In Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs," they rank 109th out of 138 breeds, placing them in the "Fair" intelligence category, meaning they understand new commands in 40-80 repetitions and obey first commands 30% of the time or better. Their memory scores a high 4/5 in our internal assessment, indicating strong recall, but they show average problem-solving and obedience skills (both 3/5). Dive deeper into the unique mental landscape of the Japanese Chin by reading our full article!