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The Skye Terrier exhibits average working intelligence, ranking 109th out of 138 breeds in Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs." This places them in the "Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence" category, indicating they typically understand new commands with 25-40 repetitions and obey the first command 50% of the time or better. While not top-tier in obedience, their breed scores of 3/5 across problem-solving, memory, social intelligence, and adaptability highlight their well-rounded, if not exceptional, cognitive abilities. Discover more about what makes the Skye Terrier unique in our full article.
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