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The Dog Who Asked for Cake
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Animal OdditiesJun 11, 2026

The Dog Who Asked for Cake

The Dog Who Asked for Cake Don was a setter in Theerhütte. Around 1910, his owner heard him speak. He could say eight German words clearly. His favorite was 'kuchen' — cake. He toured vaudeville stages in New York. Scientists confirmed the sounds were real.

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