Can your pup match pitch? Scientists detail top talents for howling

Erin Hecht sits on a blue couch with her dog
Erin Hecht, associate professor of human evolutionary biology, and her dog, Maggie. Carlos Sanchez/Harvard Staff Photographer

 

Reporter: Kermit Pattison

Published: April 22, 2026

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Evolutionary biologist Erin Hecht on the ancient breed that can fine-tune according to surrounding sound.

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