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Dachshund Doggy Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge on Dachshunds. It does not have very hard questions, so it's really just for fun. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Patti294. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Patti294

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
5991

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Where did Dachshunds originate? Hint

Italy

Germany

France

America

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Question 2 of 5

2. What does the Dachshund's name mean? Hint

Tunnel Dog

Pig Dog

Badger Dog

Long Dog

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Question 3 of 5

3. Why were miniature Dachshunds bred? Hint

To look cute so people would purchase more of them

To be easier to transport

To perform in circuses

To fit into rabbit holes

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Question 4 of 5

4. What was named after the Dachshund? Hint

The Akita

The hotdog (the food)

The otter

Oscar Meyer (the company)

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Question 5 of 5

5. What are the three kinds of coats dachshunds can have? Hint

Long-haired, smooth-haired and wire-haired

Dachshunds only have two types: smooth and long

Long-haired, smooth haired and curly-haired

Long-haired, curly-haired and wire-haired

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Dachshunds originate?

Answer: Germany

Dachshunds actually originated in Germany, and their name is German.

2. What does the Dachshund's name mean?

Answer: Badger Dog

Dachshund, in German, means 'Badger Dog', which is pretty interesting. It's almost hard to imagine Dachshunds chasing badgers around, but that was what they were bred to do.

3. Why were miniature Dachshunds bred?

Answer: To fit into rabbit holes

Even though their name means 'badger dog', mini Dachshunds were actually bred to fit into rabbit holes and attack rabbits. The standard Dachshund is too big to fit into those holes.

4. What was named after the Dachshund?

Answer: The hotdog (the food)

The hotdog! At first they were called 'dachshund dogs', but they later became known as the hotdog.

5. What are the three kinds of coats dachshunds can have?

Answer: Long-haired, smooth-haired and wire-haired

Dachshunds come in three types: Long, smooth and wire. They also come in different colors, such as black and brown, and plain brown.

Source: Author Patti294

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