Manchester Terrier Intelligence: IQ score and intelligence ranking

The Manchester Terrier is considered an above-average working dog in terms of obedience and working intelligence, ranking #32 out of 138 breeds tested by canine psychologist Stanley Coren. This places them in the "excellent working dogs" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 5-15 repetitions and obey the first command 85% or more of the time. While specific IQ scores for individual breeds aren't available, their high ranking indicates strong cognitive abilities. To delve deeper into the Manchester Terrier's unique intellectual strengths, read our full article.