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The Dog Who Knew 1,022 Words
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Animal OdditiesApr 29, 2026

The Dog Who Knew 1,022 Words

The Dog Who Knew 1,022 Words Dr. John Pilley retired in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He bought a border collie puppy in 2004. He named her Chaser. He taught her one toy name at a time. By 2011, she knew 1,022 of them by proper name. She could fetch any one on command. No animal has ever been tested higher.

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