So You Want a New Puppy Trivia Quiz

Answer: Basset Hound

The basset hound is usually considered to be one of the gentlest, and most good-natured of smaller dogs. He is basically a medium size dog on very short legs and is surprisingly heavy. Keep your basset hound on a leash when taking him for his daily walk otherwise he might run off if he smells something interesting.

Answer: Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers are among the smartest, gentlest, and most affectionate of all dog breeds. They were bred for hunting birds and for retrieving them from the water. Their mouths are so soft, that they cause no damage when they retrieve the prey.

Answer: Poodle

Poodles are a wonderful choice for people who have allergies. Their tight curly hair keeps dander to a minimum, but remember, no dog is hypoallergenic. Most people who are allergic are not allergic to the dog or its fur, but rather to the dog's dander or saliva.

Answer: Labrador Retriever

The lovely labrador retriever comes in three colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. One of the most trainable breeds, the lab loves children and is very friendly. Labs are probably the breed most used when it comes to seeing eye dogs.

Answer: Cairn terrier

The cairn terrier is a little dog who thinks he is a big dog, and are curious, intelligent, lively, and loyal. The cairn terrier can be stubborn and requires an owner who will not allow the dog to dominate. They are very trainable and are often seen in television shows and the movies.

Answer: St. Bernard

The Saint Bernard, despite his size, is very tolerant of children, and is friendly, and gentle with adults. Training and socialization with this gentle giant is a must, because of the large size they will grow to. The Saint Bernard moves slowly, is very loyal and usually obedient as long as they receive proper training.

Answer: Siberian Husky

The Siberian husky is a dog breed that does very well in cold regions of the world. They have been used to pull sleds in the far north of the world for hundreds of years. They are friendly, dignified, and alert but are not usually known to be aggressive.

Answer: Boston Terrier

The Boston terrier is a lively, sweet, and very affectionate breed. It needs a firm hand and regular exercise, or it will get bored and then possibly destructive. This is one of the most intelligent of the small breed dogs and they need mental stimulation every day.

Answer: Beagle

The beagle is a popular breed known for having a tail that rarely stops wagging. They like everybody, but as a hunting dog, they may look at other pets as prey animals. Beagles are a hunting breed and usually come with a tri-color coat.

Answer: Bichon Frise

The bichon frise is a little lap dog, with a fluffy white coat, that simply loves to sit in your lap. The bichon has a happy temperament and are easy to train. The bichon needs exercise, as do all breeds, but also needs plenty of mental stimulation.