How smart is a Standard Schnauzer Intelligence:?

Standard Schnauzers are considered above-average in working and obedience intelligence, ranking 23rd out of 138 breeds in Stanley Coren's research. This places them in the "excellent working dogs" category, meaning they understand new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obey the first command 70% or more of the time. Their problem-solving abilities are particularly strong, scoring 4 out of 5. To learn more about their unique cognitive strengths, explore our detailed article.