As the owner of two dogs, I don't think I'd want a talking one. Whatever would they say?
My border collie would say "Want to play frisbee?" repeatedly twenty hours a day. And my cocker spaniel would spend all his time trying to convince people he's just as tough as a big dog. Gourmet meals from out of the trash and sniffing crotches would probably also become popular conversation topics.
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As the owner of two dogs, I don't think I'd want a talking one. Whatever would they say? My border collie would say "Want to play frisbee?" repeatedly twenty hours a day. And my cocker spaniel would spend all his time trying to convince people he's just as tough as a big dog. Gourmet meals from out of the trash and sniffing crotches would probably also become popular conversation topics.