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The American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered above average in intelligence, ranking 31st out of 138 breeds for working and obedience intelligence. This places them in the "above average working dogs" category, meaning they understand new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obey the first command 70% of the time or better. Their obedience score of 4/5 and memory score of 4/5 indicate they are generally easy to train with consistent methods. To learn more about unlocking your AmStaff's full potential, read our comprehensive guide.
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