The Old English Sheepdog demonstrates above-average working intelligence, ranking 63rd out of 138 breeds for obedience and working intelligence, placing them in the "average" tier. While an exact IQ score for dogs isn't scientifically established in the human sense, their capacity to learn new commands in 25-40 repetitions and obey them 50% of the time or better indicates a solid understanding. They excel in social intelligence (5/5), but are average in problem-solving and memory (3/5 each). Delve deeper into the unique aspects of Old English Sheepdog intelligence and how it aligns with astrological insights in our full article.
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