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A rare group of smart dogs learn object names just by overhearing, new study finds.
A new study in Science reveals that about 45 exceptionally intelligent dogs, including Border Collies, Shih Tzus, and mixed breeds, can learn object names by overhearing conversations, performing as well as when directly taught.
These "gifted word learner" dogs, some knowing up to 200 toy names, acquire vocabulary without formal training, suggesting advanced social learning abilities.
Researchers say the findings offer insight into pre-linguistic cognition but emphasize these dogs are rare outliers, not typical pets.
All dogs are skilled at reading human cues, so owners should be mindful of their speech around them.
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