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9 for 10 - Dog Breeds Trivia Quiz

Find the correct answers to the first nine questions, and the first letters of the answers will spell out a breed of dog for question ten.

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

Author
Dizart

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,940

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1406

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which dog's name comes from the region of Croatia where it originated? Hint

Alsatian

Jagdterrier

Hovawart

Dalmatian

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these dogs is also known as the Egyptian Sheepdog? Hint

Dunker

Armant

Kanni

Mudi

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Indian dog is a sight hound descended from the Saluki? Hint

Chippiparai

Indian Spitz

Combai

Kaikadi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these dogs is a Swedish hunting hound? Hint

Hamiltonstovare

Jagdterrier

Hygenhund

Karakachan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these dogs was bred in Russia as a sled-dog? Hint

Sakhalin Husky

Saluki

Samoyed

Schipperke

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these dogs is named after a Japanese island? Hint

Hokkaido

Formosan Mountain Dog

Akita

Kai Ken

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which breed of dog was created in the UK by cross-breeding Alaskan Malamutes, German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies? Hint

Utonagan

Rottweiler

Wolfdog

Otterhound

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the full name of the dog breed sometimes referred to as a "Singer"? Hint

Singapore Singing Dog

New Guinea Singing Dog

Japanese Singing Dog

Indian Singing Dog

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which breed of terrier is named after a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel "Guy Mannering"? Hint

Sealyham Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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Question 10 of 10

10. Take the initial letters from your answers to questions one through nine in order and they will hopefully spell out the name of another dog for this final question.

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters (breed of dog))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which dog's name comes from the region of Croatia where it originated?

Answer: Dalmatian

The Dalmatian is a white dog with either liver or black spots. A major health problem with this breed is deafness.

2. Which one of these dogs is also known as the Egyptian Sheepdog?

Answer: Armant

The Armant is named after the town of the same name in Egypt. Originally used as a guard dog, the breed is thought to have been introduced into that country by Napoleonic troops.

3. Which Indian dog is a sight hound descended from the Saluki?

Answer: Chippiparai

The Chippiparai is a dog from the south of India used for hunting. The most common colour of its coat is silver-grey.

4. Which one of these dogs is a Swedish hunting hound?

Answer: Hamiltonstovare

The Hamiltonstovare is named after Count Adolf Hamilton, who was the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club.

5. Which one of these dogs was bred in Russia as a sled-dog?

Answer: Samoyed

The Samoyed is a white dog with a thick coat. The breed was used by Raold Amundsen during his successful bid to become the first man to reach the South Pole.

6. Which one of these dogs is named after a Japanese island?

Answer: Hokkaido

Also known as the Shita, or Ainu Dog, the Hokkaido is a double-coated working dog.

7. Which breed of dog was created in the UK by cross-breeding Alaskan Malamutes, German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies?

Answer: Utonagan

The Utonagan resembles a wolf, with a thick coat. They were originally bred in the late 1980s, and described as a wolf-dog hybrid.

8. What is the full name of the dog breed sometimes referred to as a "Singer"?

Answer: New Guinea Singing Dog

The New Guinea Singing Dog is so-called because of its unique howl, which, when combined with others in a pack, can make a sound that is almost musical!

9. Which breed of terrier is named after a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel "Guy Mannering"?

Answer: Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier originates from the Scottish borders, and was bred to hunt otters and badgers. The dog's coat comes in one of two official colours, mustard or pepper.

10. Take the initial letters from your answers to questions one through nine in order and they will hopefully spell out the name of another dog for this final question.

Answer: Dachshund

The name Dachshund comes from the German for "badger dog". There are two recognized sizes of Dachshund, standard and miniature.

Source: Author Dizart

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