FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Down Boy
Quiz about Down Boy

Down, Boy! Trivia Quiz


Match the breed of dog to the country where it originated.

A matching quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Animal Trivia
  6. »
  7. Dogs
  8. »
  9. Dog Breeds

Author
Joepetz
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
415,503
Updated
Feb 20 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
796
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Upstart3 (10/10), Guest 107 (3/10), Guest 121 (4/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Akita  
  Australia
2. Great Dane  
  Italy
3. Chinook  
  Switzerland
4. Maltese  
  Japan
5. Miniature Fox Terrier  
  Democratic Republic of the Congo
6. Vizsla  
  Malta
7. Keeshond  
  Netherlands
8. Basenji  
  Germany
9. Pharaoh Hound  
  Hungary
10. St. Bernard  
  United States





Select each answer

1. Akita
2. Great Dane
3. Chinook
4. Maltese
5. Miniature Fox Terrier
6. Vizsla
7. Keeshond
8. Basenji
9. Pharaoh Hound
10. St. Bernard

Most Recent Scores
Oct 25 2024 : Upstart3: 10/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 107: 3/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 121: 4/10
Oct 17 2024 : pattims: 6/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 184: 2/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 99: 2/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 129: 4/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 170: 2/10
Sep 23 2024 : Superfi: 3/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Akita

Answer: Japan

The Akita is a dog breed that originated in northern Japan and was bred to be a guard dog. Akitas are known to be fiercely loyal. They are large dogs who have also been known to hunt animals as large as bears.
2. Great Dane

Answer: Germany

Despite its name, the Great Dane originated in Germany where it served as a guard dog for the royal family. It is one of the largest breeds in the world, second only to the Irish Wolfhound. Scooby-Doo is said to be a Great Dane, although other than his size, he does not resemble most Great Danes.
3. Chinook

Answer: United States

The Chinook is a large dog originating from the United States. Chinooks were bred to be sleigh dogs, although they bear little resemblance to other sleigh dogs like the husky. It is the state dog of New Hampshire, where the dog was first bred.
4. Maltese

Answer: Italy

The Maltese is another dog whose name suggests one location but originated in another. They were first bred on an island around central Italy. Various travelers confused similarly named islands which led to the dog being called a Maltese when Malta was confused for Meilte. However because of the name, Maltese dogs are now very popular on Malta.
5. Miniature Fox Terrier

Answer: Australia

The miniature fox terrier was first bred in Australia to hunt vermin. This dog is small and muscular which makes it perfect for hunting rabbits, a constant nuisance in Australia's farmlands. They are sometimes called "little foxes".
6. Vizsla

Answer: Hungary

The Vizsla was first bred in Hungary to be a hunting dog. Vizslas are very versatile as they can hunt, point and retrieve on both land and in water. The Vizslas have a perilous history as Europe's many wars throughout the century nearly caused the breed to go extinct multiple times.
7. Keeshond

Answer: Netherlands

The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog with puffs of silver and grey fur. It is also called the Dutch barge dog because it is a frequent guest on Dutch ships, similar to how Dalmatians are seen on fire trucks. The dog is named after Cornelis de Gijselaar, who was nicknamed Kees. de Gijselaar was the opposition leader to Prince William of Orange and the Keeshond became a symbol of resistance.
8. Basenji

Answer: Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Basenji is well known for being the dog that cannot bark. It is also known for being one of the least trainable breeds and is prone to be erratic. Basenjis also have significantly higher rates of kidney disease and hip dysplasia when compared to other breeds.
9. Pharaoh Hound

Answer: Malta

The Pharaoh hound was allegedly named because they resembled dogs seen in ancient Egyptian carvings and texts. However, the breed originated in Malta and has little if any connection to Egypt. They were bred to hunt rabbits in the dark.
10. St. Bernard

Answer: Switzerland

St. Bernards are large dogs famous for their tales of rescue in the Swiss Alps. The dogs are so named because they are believed to have originated near the St. Bernard's Hospice in the Alps which is a refuge for travelers. Before the mid 1800s, they were called saint dogs because they were said to appear before those in the most hopeless situations.
Source: Author Joepetz

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor rossian before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
10/31/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us