Talented dogs can remember names of toys for at least two years, study finds

Do you think your dog will forget about that annoying squeaky ball if you throw it away? Research shows that ‘out of sight, out of mind’ does not apply to dogs and their favorite toys. According to scientists, our four-legged friends can remember the names of toys they haven’t seen in two years.

Dog owners know the strengths and weaknesses of their pets. Behavioral scientists can now prove that some people have a very good memory: Representatives of a particular breed remembered names even after years — and brought the right toy.

‘Gifted’ dogs can remember names of toys for at least two years, study shows

The pets are known as gifted word learners.

Talented dogs can remember names of toys for at least two years, study finds

Scientists hope the gifted pooches can help them understand more about how animals other than humans retain their memories.

New study shows how long dogs can remember names for

Dogs could help scientists understand more about how animals other than humans retain their memories

"Gifted" dogs can remember words for two years—yours might be one of them

Some dogs have a remarkable ability to retain toy names for years, challenging our understanding of canine intelligence.