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Quiz about Dog Breeds in the Herding Group

Dog Breeds in the Herding Group Quiz

A couple of these breeds are actually in the AKC Working Group, but all were bred to work with livestock as either herders or guardians.

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

Author
crisw

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,999

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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6871

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Question 1 of 10

1. This German breed is also known as an Alsatian. Much used in police and guide-dog work, it is well-known worldwide. Hint

Belgian Shepherd

Giant Schnauzer

Great Dane

German Shepherd Dog

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Question 2 of 10

2. This large white Hungarian dog has a 'corded' coat, resembling dreadlocks. Hint

Komondor

Kuvasz

Puli

Great Pyrenees

3. Widely acclaimed as the 'most intelligent breed', this herding dog originated in Great Britain. Although usually black and white, it can be several other colors, such as red and white, tri and blue merle. Hint

Australian Shepherd

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Rough Collie

Border Collie

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Question 4 of 10

4. This short-legged Welsh herding breed has a tail and is often merle in color. Hint

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Canaan Dog

Border Collie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the Belgian herding breeds has a short coat? Hint

Belgian Malinois

Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Shepherd

All are long-haired

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a short-coated Collie called? Hint

Rough Collie

Short-Haired Collie

Border Collie

Smooth Collie

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Question 7 of 10

7. This boisterous breed resembles a small Old English Sheepdog but has a tail. It is usually grey and white but can be other colors such as blue and white and fawn and white. Hint

Rough Collie

Komondor

Shetland Sheepdog

Bearded Collie

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Shetland sheepdog (sheltie) is the lightest dog in the Herding Group?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. This dog is native to Israel. It is a versatile breed, hunting and guarding as well as herding. Hint

Briard

Kuvasz

Shetland Sheepdog

Canaan Dog

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Question 10 of 10

10. This large, long-coated breed was developed for driving cattle. Hint

Bouvier des Flandres

Great Pyrenees

Giant Schnauzer

Australian Cattle Dog

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This German breed is also known as an Alsatian. Much used in police and guide-dog work, it is well-known worldwide.

Answer: German Shepherd Dog

The GSD is hardly ever used to herd; it is usually thought of as a protection or sport dog.

2. This large white Hungarian dog has a 'corded' coat, resembling dreadlocks.

Answer: Komondor

The Puli is also a corded Hungarian dog, but is smaller and often has a color other than white.

Answer: Border Collie

Border Collies are too much dog for most people- they need a job!

4. This short-legged Welsh herding breed has a tail and is often merle in color.

Answer: Cardigan Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke does not have a tail and is not merle.

5. Which of the Belgian herding breeds has a short coat?

Answer: Belgian Malinois

The Shepherd is black and long-haired, the Tervuren is colored much like a Malinois but with long hair.

6. What is a short-coated Collie called?

Answer: Smooth Collie

The smooth Collie is the same breed as the 'Lassie-type' Rough Collie, but has a short coat.

7. This boisterous breed resembles a small Old English Sheepdog but has a tail. It is usually grey and white but can be other colors such as blue and white and fawn and white.

Answer: Bearded Collie

Beardies are often seen in agility competitions- they are lively dogs and good jumpers.

8. The Shetland sheepdog (sheltie) is the lightest dog in the Herding Group?

Answer: True

This breed was originally developed to herd miniature sheep! The Pembroke and Cardigan corgis are heavier than the Shetland sheepdog, but both are heavier.

9. This dog is native to Israel. It is a versatile breed, hunting and guarding as well as herding.

Answer: Canaan Dog

It is the most primitive-looking of the herding breeds, with a short coat and curled tail.

10. This large, long-coated breed was developed for driving cattle.

Answer: Bouvier des Flandres

This is the classic "Dog of Flanders."

Source: Author crisw

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