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Radio 5 Live,1 min

Cooper: The dog too clever for Britain's Got Talent

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Cooper the shih tzu can count, identify shapes and stick his tongue out on command. Films of the dog have been watched more than a million times on YouTube, and he's even been declared "too good" for Britain's Got Talent. Although the breed is not known for its intelligence, Cooper's owner Kirsty said he's a "fast learner" and has "a very long attention span for a dog". Speaking to 5 live's Sam Walker, Kirsty who's also a member of MENSA, said Cooper was top dog at puppy class and was even given "extra homework". This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on July 19 2015.

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