How smart is a Skye Terrier Intelligence:?

The Skye Terrier is considered to be of average working intelligence, ranking 129th out of 138 breeds evaluated by canine psychologist Stanley Coren. This places them in the lowest tier for obedience and working intelligence, meaning they typically require 80-100 repetitions to learn new commands and only obey a first command about 25% of the time or worse. While their problem-solving, memory, social, and adaptability scores are average (3/5), their independent nature can make them challenging to train. For a deeper dive into the Skye Terrier's unique mind, read our full article.