A dog mimicking an ‘Italian accent’? The internet never ceases to offer surprises.
Forget your holiday wish list because this video is all you’ll need, assuming you’ve been good enough for Santa’s nice list this year.
It’s a common belief that pets can sometimes take on physical traits of their owners, but what about their vocal traits?
Aaron, a husky, and his owner Antonia reside in Italy. In November 2023, Antonia posted a TikTok video where she converses with her dog.
For those who aren’t pet owners, this might seem odd, but having conversations with your furry friend is quite normal—I’d even say I enjoy talking to my dog more than most human interactions.
The most remarkable part of the video is Aaron’s response to Antonia; he doesn’t just reply, but he does so with what appears to be an Italian accent.
Antonia has shared several videos showcasing Aaron’s impressive vocal ability, indicating that his ‘accent’ isn’t just a one-time occurrence.
Unsurprisingly, the video quickly drew attention on social media—it’s not every day you encounter a talking dog, let alone one with an ‘Italian accent’.
“WHY DOES THE HUSKY SOUND ITALIAN ALSO LMAO,” one person wondered, while another agreed: “The husky even sounds Italian as well.”
“He’s really like ‘bo bo bo’,” added a third.
Someone else even claimed Aaron spoke better Italian than they did.
Another remarked: “I’ve never heard Husky whines with an accent. It’s so cute!”
As for whether animals can truly have accents, some research supports the idea that they do.
According to the Canine Behavior Center in Cumbria, England, dogs develop regional accents similar to their owners due to the influence of their owner’s speech.
A study conducted in 2000 involved recording dogs barking and growling.
The sound samples were compared and analyzed, leading to the discovery that dogs mimic the tone and pitch of their owners.
Tracey Gudgeon from the Center told The Mirror: “It seems dogs are more able to imitate stronger, more distinctive accents than softer ones. It’s one of the ways they bond with their owner.”
And it’s not just dogs—other animals are said to have accents too.
In the UK, different bird species exhibit vocal variations across regions.
For instance, mallard ducks in London, known for their ‘Cockney’ quack, have a harsher sound compared to those in Cornwall.
Additionally, farmers have noted that cows in the West Country display an accent as well.
Other creatures with accents include sperm whales, orcas, humpbacks, singing gibbons, and rock hyraxes.
Cats are also found to have accents. If you haven’t yet heard of the Liverpudlian-sounding cat, it’s worth searching online.