Maltese IQ score and intelligence ranking

The Maltese generally rank 71st out of 79 breeds in terms of working and obedience intelligence, placing them in the "fair" category for understanding new commands. While their overall problem-solving is moderate (3/5), they show strong memory skills (4/5). Their adaptability and social intelligence scores are lower (2/5 and 1/5 respectively). For a deeper dive into their unique cognitive strengths, explore our comprehensive article.