Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

There are a small handful of known gifted “genius” dogs in the world — and researchers want to figure out what makes their brains tick. Gifted word learner dogs are incredibly rare in the canine world ...

But scientists say that some dogs are 'even more special', thanks to their talent for learning toy names. Now, a new study from experts at ELTE University in Budapest has revealed the three key signs ...