Very Smart Dog

[Loonman]

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8748739%5E13762,00.html


A COLLIE named Benji has been named the brainiest dog in Britain after learning the names of 50 soft toys.

Three-year-old Benji was taught the extensive list of cuddly characters by owner Clive Pedley. Mr Pedley, a retired dog handler, just has to say the word and Benji will fetch the correct toy - even in the dark.

Benji also responds to more than 20 other commands, including sit, heel, down, stand, go left and go right.

Clive said: "He's amazing. He can learn a new name in minutes. He must be using scent as well as the words, because even when I put the lights out he still gets it right.

[radwriter0555]

1. Yeah, but does he put them AWAY when he's done PLAYING

with them?

That's the problem I have with my dogs. Just like the dang kids, get out the toys, never put em back.

Kids, dogs, they're all the same.

[Richardo]

2. Benji compares favorably to a certain western-hemisphere head of state

Can we get him to run as a Libertarian? :evilgrin: