How smart is a Otterhound Intelligence:?

The Otterhound is considered to have average working intelligence, ranking 100th out of 138 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "Fair" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 40-80 repetitions and obey the first command 30% of the time or less. Their strengths lie in social intelligence (4/5), while problem-solving (2/5) and adaptability (2/5) are areas where they score lower. To learn more about the unique intelligence of Otterhounds, explore our comprehensive article.