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The Norwegian Elkhound is considered a dog of above-average working intelligence. While a precise IQ score isn't available for individual breeds, they typically rank 28th out of 79 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs," placing them in the top tier for obedience and working intelligence. This means they generally understand new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obey the first command 70% of the time or more. Discover more about their unique cognitive strengths and how they compare to other breeds in our full article.
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