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Dog Breeds From Africa Trivia Quiz

This is a look at African dog breeds. Some you may have heard about and some you may not. Have fun with this tail-wagging quiz.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
394,014

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What people use the Azawakh for hunting? Hint

Wodaabe

Mrazig

Tuareg

Zulu

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Question 2 of 10

2. From where does the Coton de Tulear derive its name? Hint

It is named for Coton Mountain in Niger

It is named for the city of Tulear, Madagascar

It gets its name from the Coton River in Mali

Tulear means "lovable" in Zulu

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the other name for the South African mastiff? Hint

Boerboel

Biellese

Bakhmull

Billy

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the African dog known as "the dog who does not bark"? Hint

Bakhmull

Biellese

Basenji

Boerboel

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Sloughi was originally bred to hunt which of these animals? Hint

Lions

Jackals

Hippopotumus

Leopards

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these is an African dog bred to protect livestock? Hint

Chizer

Aidi

Ariegeois

Combai

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is an extinct breed of hunting dog from Egypt? Hint

Shitzer

Valdor

Tesem

Barkum

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is a breed of dog that was developed in the Southern Africa region? Hint

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Chestnut-streaked sailer

Baronia

Kaiser-i-Hind

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Abyssinian sand terrier is also known as the African hairless dog.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Africanis is a type of aboriginal dog from Southern Africa.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What people use the Azawakh for hunting?

Answer: Tuareg

The Tuareg people use it to hunt gazelle, sheep and hare. It is often seen hitching a ride on a camel as its owners prefer for them not to use energy until hunting time. They are named for the Azawagh Valley in West Africa.

2. From where does the Coton de Tulear derive its name?

Answer: It is named for the city of Tulear, Madagascar

The Coton is a very friendly and easy to train dog. It is usually white but sometimes comes in tri-color and in black and white. It has a black nose and its hair is similar to raw cotton. It derives its name from the city of Tul�ar in Madagascar.

3. What is the other name for the South African mastiff?

Answer: Boerboel

The Boerboel is a strong, very powerful, breed of dog. It was bred as a home protector and as a farm working dog. This dog has a short brownish coat and many large muscles. They are good with children and are an intelligent breed.

4. What is the African dog known as "the dog who does not bark"?

Answer: Basenji

The basenji is an African hunting dog that does not bark but rather yodels. This small dog does not normally do well with other dogs or cats. It is colored brown and white with a tail that curls over its back.

5. The Sloughi was originally bred to hunt which of these animals?

Answer: Jackals

The Sloughi originated in Morocco. This sighthound is slender and shorthaired. Their muscular bodies are bred for hunting rabbits, pigs and jackals. They can run at high speed for long distances.

6. Which one of these is an African dog bred to protect livestock?

Answer: Aidi

Found in the Atlas Mountains, the Aidi was bred to protect sheep and goats. This dog is sometimes called a Berber after the people of the same name. It comes in a variety of colors. It is energetic and needs proper socialization and training while young.

7. What is an extinct breed of hunting dog from Egypt?

Answer: Tesem

The Tesem is an extinct greyhound-like dog, which was used for hunting. Depictions of this dog can be seen all over ancient Egyptian ruins.

8. Which of these is a breed of dog that was developed in the Southern Africa region?

Answer: Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback got its start in the region of Southern Africa. This is a brave dog that is capable of keeping lions at bay while the owner gets over to the prey animal. They get their name from the ridge of fur down the dog's back that grows in the opposite direction of the other fur.

9. The Abyssinian sand terrier is also known as the African hairless dog.

Answer: True

The Abyssinian sand terrier comes in many colors and is often completely hairless. They are loyal, brave and very eager to please. Most of these dogs have hair on their tails.

10. The Africanis is a type of aboriginal dog from Southern Africa.

Answer: True

The Africanis is a breed that has been around the southern part of Africa for thousands of years. It comes in many colors. This is a healthy breed that gets along well with children and other dogs.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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