Ben - The Talking Dog - Ben - the talking dog - smooth haired fox terrier pet of Mr. Brissenden of Green Street, Royston Herts. Ben has caused a stir in dogs scientific circles by his ability to distinctly pronounce words. He says the sentence "I want one" quite clearly. Two of Britains leading veterinary surgeons, Professor Miller of the Royal veterinary College and Dr. W. R. Wooldridge scientific director for the Veterinary Educational Trust, went to Royston to hear Ben "talk". They heard Ben say his piece, were satisfied, astonished and admitted that the dog did "talk. August 22, 1946.