A dog has turned into an internet celebrity after showing off his so-called ‘Italian accent.’
Turns out, some pets really do imitate us, just like parrots, and Aaron the husky is proof of that.
Aaron lives in Italy with his human, Antonia, and a video shows him chatting back to her with what sounds like an Italian twist.
This adorable exchange was posted in November 2023 and quickly racked up over eight million views on TikTok.
Antonia has uploaded several videos showcasing Aaron’s quirky skill, confirming that his ‘accent’ isn’t just a fluke.
Viewers couldn’t help but notice how similar the two sounded.
“WHY DOES THE HUSKY SOUND ITALIAN ALSO LMAO,” one user commented, while another added: “The husky even sounds Italian as well.”
“He’s really like ‘bo bo bo’,” chimed in another.
One admirer even claimed Aaron spoke Italian better than they did.
“I’ve never heard Husky whines with an accent. It’s so cute!” someone else gushed.
But can animals really have accents? Research says yes!
The Canine Behavior Center in Cumbria, England, discovered that dogs can develop regional accents influenced by their owners. They found this out by recording dogs barking and growling in 2000, comparing these sounds to deduce that dogs often mimic the tone and pitch of their human’s voice.
Tracey Gudgeon from the center explained to The Mirror that, “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 showcase accents too. Throughout Britain, different bird species exhibit varying vocalizations depending on their location.
For instance, London’s ‘Cockney’ mallard ducks quack more harshly than their Cornwall counterparts.
Even cows in the West Country are reported to moo with a distinct accent, and it doesn’t stop there. Sperm whales, orcas, humpbacks, singing gibbons, and rock hyraxes all exhibit regional vocal quirks.
Cats aren’t left out either; some even have notable accents, such as the Liverpudlian-sounding cat that has become quite a sensation online.
If you haven’t stumbled upon it yet, it’s definitely worth a search!