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Scottish Terriers are considered to be of average working intelligence, ranking 56th out of 79 breeds for obedience and working intelligence. This places them in the "average" tier, meaning they typically understand new commands after 25-40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or more. While their problem-solving and memory scores are average, their independent nature can sometimes be mistaken for a lack of intelligence. To truly understand the Scottie's unique mind, delve deeper into their specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
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Scottish Terrier: How Smart Are They Really?
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