TuxnDog is a Cane Corso featured by the American Kennel Club in their national article on dogs using talking buttons—and she’s now participating in a scientific study through UC San Diego’s Comparative Cognition Lab. Her communication skills have captured serious attention, not just for her accuracy but for the unmistakable personality behind the buttons.
She identifies as a black panther born in a tuxedo, complete with white paws, a white chest, and a presence that’s hard to ignore. But her value isn’t just in how well she performs. It’s in the moments she chooses to perform—and the way she brings humor, curiosity, and intention into every exchange.
TuxnDog doesn’t just show what a Cane Corso can learn—she shows what a dog wants to say. Her bond with her humans is built on mutual listening, shared routines, and a daily back-and-forth that often ends in laughter.
Her videos have gone viral, including the one featured below, which drew widespread attention across platforms.
This video reached 3.2 million views on Facebook, capturing hearts as TuxnDog politely uses her talking dog buttons to call out to her mama—asking for breakfast with calm determination.
With over 50,000 followers on social media and growing, she continues to connect with audiences through her expressive button use, spontaneous reactions, and strong sense of comedic timing.
This isn’t staged performance. It’s a life lived with intention, and it just happens to be hilarious. TuxnDog’s journey is proof that when animals are given the tools to express themselves, we might find they have more to say than we ever expected—and sometimes, they’ll say it better than we can.