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Quiz about Dog Sports
Quiz about Dog Sports

Dog Sports Trivia Quiz


A quiz on fun things to do with your dog.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
crisw
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,483
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
6512
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (13/20), JoannieG (16/20), gibbysgab (8/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. In this sport, teams of 4 dogs race, one at a time, over a series of 4 jumps to catch a ball that is thrown from a box when the dog strikes the box with its paws. Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. In this sport, the handler guides the dog over and through a maze of obstacles such as jumps, tunnels, weave poles, A-frame, teeter and dogwalk.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 20
3. This sport is for protection dogs. It tests the dog's skills in obedience, tracking, and personal protection. Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. In this winter sport, a dog helps pull the handler, who rides on skis. Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. The sport in which dogs are judged on how well they meet a written standard of appearance. Championship titles are awarded. Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. In this sport, sighthounds chase a plastic bag attached to a system of wires that pulls it over the ground at high speeds, simulating the twisting and dodging of a hare. Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. This sport tests how well a dog can follow verbal commands and hand signals. Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. In this dog sport, terriers follow the scent of rats through a simulated underground warren, to find and bark at the cage containing the rats. Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. In this sport, packs of hounds follow an artificial scent trail that has been laid for them, rather than chasing a live animal. They are often followed by people on horseback. Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Which of the following sports would be most likely to attract Afghan Hounds, Whippets and Borzoi? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Which of the following sports would be most likely to be attended by Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Which sport would be the favorite of Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Pulis? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. You see a dog with the title 'CD' after his name. What do those letters stand for? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Which is the highest level of regular obedience classes at AKC obedience trials? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. In which obedience class do two dogs compete as a team? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. In which sport do dogs follow a scent trail left by a person? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. In what sport do dogs jump over a series of jumps and sort through a pile of dumbbells to find the one that has their owner's scent? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. You see a dog with the title 'Ch' in front of his name. What does this title indicate? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. A neutered dog cannot be shown in AKC obedience trials.


Question 20 of 20
20. Mixed-breed dogs cannot be shown in AKC obedience trials.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In this sport, teams of 4 dogs race, one at a time, over a series of 4 jumps to catch a ball that is thrown from a box when the dog strikes the box with its paws.

Answer: Flyball

Want to see my flyball team? Check out www.flyball.com, click on 'Flyball.com roster', and click on 'Fast Fourward'.
2. In this sport, the handler guides the dog over and through a maze of obstacles such as jumps, tunnels, weave poles, A-frame, teeter and dogwalk.

Answer: Agility

It's probably the fastest-growing dog sport.
3. This sport is for protection dogs. It tests the dog's skills in obedience, tracking, and personal protection.

Answer: Schutzhund

It was invented to test the breedworthiness of the German Shepherd.
4. In this winter sport, a dog helps pull the handler, who rides on skis.

Answer: Skijoring

It sounds rather dangerous, but it is supposed to be great fun!
5. The sport in which dogs are judged on how well they meet a written standard of appearance. Championship titles are awarded.

Answer: Conformation

'Dog show' is a general term for all the events that can happen in one place. 'Confirmation' is what you do in church! It's a common error.
6. In this sport, sighthounds chase a plastic bag attached to a system of wires that pulls it over the ground at high speeds, simulating the twisting and dodging of a hare.

Answer: Lure Coursing

Many breeds that are not sighthounds also enjoy lure coursing.
7. This sport tests how well a dog can follow verbal commands and hand signals.

Answer: Obedience

It's one of the oldest dog sports- obedience trials in the US first became popular in the 1950s.
8. In this dog sport, terriers follow the scent of rats through a simulated underground warren, to find and bark at the cage containing the rats.

Answer: Earthdog Trials

The rats are not harmed.
9. In this sport, packs of hounds follow an artificial scent trail that has been laid for them, rather than chasing a live animal. They are often followed by people on horseback.

Answer: Drag Hunting

No animals are harmed in this sport.
10. Which of the following sports would be most likely to attract Afghan Hounds, Whippets and Borzoi?

Answer: Lure Coursing

Sighthounds are bred to course!
11. Which of the following sports would be most likely to be attended by Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers?

Answer: Retriever Field Trials

Labs take home most of the prizes.
12. Which sport would be the favorite of Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Pulis?

Answer: Herding

They are herding breeds.
13. You see a dog with the title 'CD' after his name. What do those letters stand for?

Answer: Companion Dog

It's the lowest level of AKC obedience.
14. Which is the highest level of regular obedience classes at AKC obedience trials?

Answer: Utility

In Utility, dogs perform difficult tasks like a directed retrieve, directed jumping, and scent discrimination.
15. In which obedience class do two dogs compete as a team?

Answer: Brace

This can be hilarious- or inspirational, depending on the dogs' behavior!
16. In which sport do dogs follow a scent trail left by a person?

Answer: Tracking

AKC awards several types of tracking titles.
17. In what sport do dogs jump over a series of jumps and sort through a pile of dumbbells to find the one that has their owner's scent?

Answer: Scent Hurdles

Scent hurdles has pretty much been eclipsed by flyball- I don't know if anyone participates in this any more.
18. You see a dog with the title 'Ch' in front of his name. What does this title indicate?

Answer: Champion

This title is earned at conformation shows.
19. A neutered dog cannot be shown in AKC obedience trials.

Answer: False

Neutered dogs cannot be shown in conformation. They can compete in all other sports.
20. Mixed-breed dogs cannot be shown in AKC obedience trials.

Answer: False

This was true for many, many years but, as of 2010, AKC now has a titling program for mixes.
Source: Author crisw

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