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Quiz about All About The Swiss Mountain Dog Breeds

All About The Swiss Mountain Dog Breeds Quiz

This quiz is about the four types of Mountain Dogs, the Bernese, the Appenzeller, the Entlebucher, and the Greater Swiss.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jennifer-8. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Jennifer-8

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,398

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1700

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Question 1 of 10

1. What group, according to the AKC, do the Bernese and Greater Swiss belong to?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Appenzeller is recognized by the UKC (United Kennel Club).

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the colors of all four Mountain Dogs? Hint

white and rust

black and white

black, white, and rust

black and rust

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these best describes the shape of the white mark on the Bernese dog's chest? Hint

paw print

perfect circle

symmetrical

blaze

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Entlebucher used to be used by Alpine herdsmen to drive what type of livestock? Hint

horses

ducks

cattle

sheep

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of the four Mountain Dogs which is the smallest according to height? Hint

Entlebucher

Greater Swiss

Appenzeller

Bernese

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is the biggest of the four Mountain Dogs according to height? Hint

Greater Swiss

Appenzeller

Bernese

Entlebucher

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs has a long silky coat?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the disqualifications for the Bernese and the Greater Swiss according to the AKC? Hint

both

blue eyes

any base color other than black

neither

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the four Mountain Dogs is the oldest breed? Hint

Appenzeller

Entlebucher

Bernese

Greater Swiss

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What group, according to the AKC, do the Bernese and Greater Swiss belong to?

Answer: Working

The Bernese and the Greater Swiss were bred to do draft work like pulling carts.

2. The Appenzeller is recognized by the UKC (United Kennel Club).

Answer: True

The Appenzeller is recognized by the UKC (United Kennel Club). It was recognized on January 1st, 1993.

3. What are the colors of all four Mountain Dogs?

Answer: black, white, and rust

They have a black base coat with rust and white markings.

4. Which of these best describes the shape of the white mark on the Bernese dog's chest?

Answer: symmetrical

5. The Entlebucher used to be used by Alpine herdsmen to drive what type of livestock?

Answer: cattle

6. Of the four Mountain Dogs which is the smallest according to height?

Answer: Entlebucher

The Entlebucher stands about 16 to 20 inches which is slightly smaller than the Appenzeller who stands about 19 to 23 inches.

7. Which is the biggest of the four Mountain Dogs according to height?

Answer: Greater Swiss

The Greater Swiss stands about 23 to 29 inches tall which is slightly taller than the Bernese.

8. Which of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs has a long silky coat?

Answer: Bernese

The Bernese is the only Mountain Dog to have this type of coat. The rest have short coats.

9. What are the disqualifications for the Bernese and the Greater Swiss according to the AKC?

Answer: both

10. Which of the four Mountain Dogs is the oldest breed?

Answer: Greater Swiss

The Greater Swiss was developed in ancient times in Switzerland.

Source: Author Jennifer-8

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