How smart is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Intelligence:?

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are considered of average working intelligence, ranking 51st out of 79 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." They typically understand new commands after 25-40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or better. While they excel in memory (4/5), their obedience and social intelligence scores are moderate (2/5 each). Delve deeper into the Wheaten's unique cognitive abilities and how to best engage them in our comprehensive guide.