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

 





April 24, 2026

 

 

   ![Erin Hecht sits on a blue couch with her dog](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_1_1__960x960_scale/public/2026-04/Erin%20Hecht-7-1.jpg?itok=4Q5mlLdQ) 

 

*Erin Hecht, associate professor of human evolutionary biology, and her dog, Maggie. Carlos Sanchez/Harvard Staff Photographer*Reporter: Kermit Pattison

Published: April 22, 2026

Link: [Full Text](https://current.fas.harvard.edu/stories/can-your-pup-match-pitch-scientists-detail-top-talents-howling?)

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



 

 

 



 

 

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