Edie isn’t the brightest bulb on the chandelier, or sharpest tack in the box, or whatever…but she certainly isn’t the smartest dog around, either.
And now, science has proven it.
A group at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver found that dogs can learn and respond to around 165 words, which places them in the same league as the average two-year-old. Amongst the highest performers, you would find Border Collies, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. Heck, even the Poodle is up there.
Who’s at the bottom?
Well, among others, the Bassett Hound and the Beagle.
What’s Edie? Well, she’s mostly Beagle, but pretty sure there’s some Bassett Hound in ‘er somewhere, too…
I guess this explains a lot…
I’ll bet Pepper knew 165 words! Carrot! Treat! Banana! Go Out! **sneeze**
And we love Edie, even if she has a few issues!!
Perhaps Edie has some hybrid vigor helping her out? One can hope.