Problem Solver
Mavericks handle the physical world on their own terms — and hold their own against any breed.
The Intelligence ProfileThe Maverick
The Maverick
The Lone Wolf
The Maverick strikes out alone and solves problems in their own way — cognitively closer to their wolf ancestors than most dogs.
Problem Solver
Primary Strength
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8%
Of All Dogs
If you can't solve it on your own, is it really worth solving?
Wolf-Like
Cognitive traits closer to wolves than most other dogs make Mavericks relatively unique.
GeniusInference Level
Goes Their Own Way
The Maverick — the one who strikes out alone and solves problems in their own way. With cognitive characteristics closer to their wolf ancestors than most other dogs, Mavericks are relatively unique in the dog world.
These dogs definitely prefer to tackle problems independently, and when it comes to understanding the physical world, they hold their own compared to other dogs. In the end, if you can't solve it on your own, is it really worth solving?
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- Maverick8%
- Socialite25%
- Charmer18.2%
Maverick
8%
Rarity Rank #3
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