Otterhound Intelligence: IQ score and intelligence ranking

Otterhounds are considered to be of average working intelligence, ranking 75th out of 79 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "fair" category, meaning they typically understand new commands in 40-80 repetitions and obey the first command 30% of the time or better. While not top-tier in obedience or problem-solving, their social intelligence scores a respectable 4 out of 5. Explore our full article for a deeper dive into the Otterhound's unique cognitive profile.