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Australian Shepherds Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the dog breed Australian shepherd. See how much you know, and maybe learn a few things.

A multiple-choice quiz by tazandra. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tazandra

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,432

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4494

Last 3 plays: HumblePie7 (4/10), Guest 142 (7/10), Guest 23 (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. How many colors are there in the Australian shepherd breed, according to the ASCA? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you were to breed a blue merle female with another Aussie, what color should you NOT breed her to? Hint

Black Tri

Red or Black Bi

Red or Blue Merle

Red

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why shouldn't you breed two merles together? Hint

The offspring can be born blind and deaf

The offspring are born with non-registerable colors

The offspring are born with hip dysplasia

No problems can be expected

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were Australian shepherds originally bred for? Hint

Guard dogs

Hunting

Herding livestock

Tracking

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does ASCA stand for? Hint

American Shepherd Club of America

American Sheepherding Coalition of America

Australian Shepherd Coalition Alliance

Australian Shepherd Club of America

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Question 6 of 10

6. The father of a litter of Aussies is called the sire. What is the specific name for the mother of the pups? Hint

Brood

Bitch

Dam

Female

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where were Aussies developed? Hint

Mexico

Australia

The United States

Europe

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the male and female Australian shepherd dogs is taller?

Answer: (Male or female)

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Question 9 of 10

9. On a black tri, what are the 3 colors? Hint

Black and White with Red Trim

Black and White with White Splotches

Black and Copper with Red Trim

Black and White with Copper Trim

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the ASCA Herding Competitions, what are the three animals the dogs will herd? Hint

Sheep, Ducks and Horses

Sheep, Chickens and Horses

Horses, Cattle and Sheep

Cattle, Sheep and Ducks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many colors are there in the Australian shepherd breed, according to the ASCA?

Answer: 4

The colors are: red, black, blue merle and red merle. Although ASCA recognizes only four, there are different variations in those colors.

2. If you were to breed a blue merle female with another Aussie, what color should you NOT breed her to?

Answer: Red or Blue Merle

You should never breed two merles together. Try to figure out why in the next question.

3. Why shouldn't you breed two merles together?

Answer: The offspring can be born blind and deaf

When two merles are bred, the offspring can be born blind and deaf. Poor little babies!

4. What were Australian shepherds originally bred for?

Answer: Herding livestock

Australian shepherds are primarily bred for herding livestock! (mine prefer ducks and horses!)

5. What does ASCA stand for?

Answer: Australian Shepherd Club of America

The ASCA works hard to keep the Australian Shepherds Club a success! They take on unwanted Aussies to find them loving homes, where there will never be a threat of euthanasia. They have even driven across the country to pick up Aussies dropped off at pounds!

6. The father of a litter of Aussies is called the sire. What is the specific name for the mother of the pups?

Answer: Dam

The father is the sire, the mother is the dam. A bitch is any female dog.

7. Where were Aussies developed?

Answer: The United States

Would it surprise you to learn that the Australian shepherd is the only livestock working breed developed in America? Contrary to his name, the Australian shepherd is not an Australian breed at all!

8. Which of the male and female Australian shepherd dogs is taller?

Answer: Male

Females height range from 18 - 21 inches. Males range from 20 - 23 inches.

9. On a black tri, what are the 3 colors?

Answer: Black and White with Copper Trim

10. In the ASCA Herding Competitions, what are the three animals the dogs will herd?

Answer: Cattle, Sheep and Ducks

Go herd those sheep, cattle and ducks! (my dog and the ducks. lol)

Source: Author tazandra

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