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Basenjis-Dogs of Another Era Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about our favorite breed of dog, the Basenji!

A multiple-choice quiz by bcbasenjis. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bcbasenjis

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,705

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1033

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Question 1 of 10

1. What continent are Basenjis native to? Hint

North America

Africa

Australia

Europe

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT an AKC recognized color of a Basenji? Hint

red and white

trindle and white

black and white

brindle and white

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is NOT a trait of Basenjis? Hint

They do not bark

They have excellent eyesight

They have no odor

They do not shed

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic of a Basenji? Hint

Dark eyes

Curly tail

They are longer than they are tall

Naturally pointed ears

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following do Basenjis most commonly excel at? Hint

Lure Coursing

Agility

Obedience

Water Retrieval

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the most current research, approximately back to what time period can Basenjis be traced? Hint

Colonial American

Ancient Egyptian

Renaissance

Medieval

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are Basenjis primarily used for in their native land? Hint

Hunting

Guard Dogs

Raised for Food

Cart Pulling

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is true about the first Basenji to arrive in America? Hint

He was the first brindle-colored dog ever in America

He stowed away with some gorillas who were being imported

He was a stuffed Basenji for a museum exhibit

President Teddy Roosevelt's wife had him brought back from a European dog show

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which hereditary disease threatened the Basenji to near extinction in the early 1980s? Hint

Umbilical Hernias

Cancer

Fanconi Syndrome

Heart Defects

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Question 10 of 10

10. What of the following is true about Basenjis? Hint

They only go into heat once a year

Basenjis only average 2 puppies per litter

Their puppies are born all white, and develop color later

Basenjis require C-sections for puppy delivery

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What continent are Basenjis native to?

Answer: Africa

Basenijis are primarily found in the Congo region of Central Africa.

2. Which of the following is NOT an AKC recognized color of a Basenji?

Answer: trindle and white

A Trindle is a tri-colored Basenji with black stripes on its tan spots. They do exist, but are not recognized by the AKC. The 4th recognized color is tri-colored (black, tan, and white).

3. Which of the following is NOT a trait of Basenjis?

Answer: They do not shed

Basenjis do shed, but it is small, fine hairs. Contrary to popular belief, all dogs shed to a certain extent, but some are better than others.

4. Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic of a Basenji?

Answer: They are longer than they are tall

A correct Basenji should be "square." They should be the same length as height.

5. Which of the following do Basenjis most commonly excel at?

Answer: Lure Coursing

Although very intelligent and super fast, they are very independent. Therefore, agility and obedience are not their strong suits. Most Basenjis are not water lovers.

6. According to the most current research, approximately back to what time period can Basenjis be traced?

Answer: Ancient Egyptian

Basenjis are still seen in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Their history may go further back to the Stone Age.

7. What are Basenjis primarily used for in their native land?

Answer: Hunting

Basenjis are extremely rare, in that they hunt by sight AND sound. They are extremely fast and agile, and can hunt almost anything.

8. Which of the following is true about the first Basenji to arrive in America?

Answer: He was a stuffed Basenji for a museum exhibit

Although they weren't the first Basenjis in America, in 1941, two Basenjis actually did stow away with a shipment of gorillas from the Congo region.

9. Which hereditary disease threatened the Basenji to near extinction in the early 1980s?

Answer: Fanconi Syndrome

The situation became so dire that, in 1987, several Basenji lovers traveled back to Africa to collect more Basenjis, to widen the gene pool with healthy dogs.

10. What of the following is true about Basenjis?

Answer: They only go into heat once a year

Basenjis average 5 to 6 puppies per litter. Basenjis do not require C-sections, unless there are delivery complications. Basenjis are born with their coloring and markings.

Source: Author bcbasenjis

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