Is a Bouvier des Flandres Intelligence: easy to train?

The Bouvier des Flandres is considered an above-average working dog in terms of intelligence, ranking 57th out of 131 breeds for working intelligence and obedience. This places them in the "average intelligence" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 25-40 repetitions and obey the first command 50% of the time or more. While not the easiest to train, their strong social intelligence (5/5) suggests they are eager to please their owners. For a deeper dive into Bouvier des Flandres training tips, read our full article.