Dogs As Smart As 2-Year-Olds

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Dogs As Smart As 2-Year-Olds

September 14, 2009 | ISSUE 45•38

Researchers have found that dogs are capable of comprehending up to 250 words, can count to five, and are capable of deception, putting them on par with 2-year-old children. What do you think?

Not my 2-year-old. He's pretty dumb.

David Munro
Systems Analyst
If that's true, then why was everyone at the park so shocked when my dog kept asking me, 'Why?'"

Paulette Long
Window Framer
Not only was my pit bull as smart as a 2-year-old, he was also many times stronger than a 9-year-old, according to the county coroner's office."

Michael Kimball
Joint Filler

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