Is a Norwegian Elkhound Intelligence: easy to train?

Norwegian Elkhounds are above average in working intelligence, ranking 37th out of 131 breeds for obedience and working intelligence. This places them in the "above average" category, meaning they understand new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obey first commands 70% of the time or better. While not in the top tier of canine geniuses, their obedience score of 4/5 suggests they are generally easy to train with consistent effort. Explore our full article for detailed training tips and insights into the Norwegian Elkhound's unique intellect.