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Quiz about Golden Retrievers
Quiz about Golden Retrievers

15 Tough Questions about Golden Retrievers


So, you think you know a lot about Golden Retrievers? Try this quiz to just how much you really know.

A multiple-choice quiz by SparkleAndShine. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,408
Updated
May 12 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
3936
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Question 1 of 15
1. In 1889, Lord Tweedmouth bred Nous ex. Queenie to produce the very first Golden Retrievers. Their names were: Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. This English Golden Retriever won 41 Challenge Certificates, produced 26 title holders, and held the Alison Naim Stud Dog Progeny Cup for six years. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. By the AKC Standard, Goldens should be this high at the withers: Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What is the average weight of Goldens, according to the breed standard? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Goldens were originally bred in this part of the United Kingdom:

Answer: (One Word (country))
Question 6 of 15
6. The hair on the back of the Golden's front legs are called Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Goldens were originally bred to do this: Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Hip Dysplasia is a common health problem within the Golden Retriever breed.


Question 9 of 15
9. The first Golden Retriever to be registered with the AKC was in this year: Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which of these four breeds was the Golden originally bred from? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In Canadian and American Dog Shows, Golden Retrievers belong to the Sporting Group.


Question 12 of 15
12. The following is NOT a disqualification in the Golden Breed Standard: Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. The Breed Standard states : 'When trotting, gait is free, smooth powerful and well coordinated, showing good reach.'


Question 14 of 15
14. The Golden was ranked this number in popularity, with the Candian Kennel Club, in 1999: Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Goldens can be best described as: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1889, Lord Tweedmouth bred Nous ex. Queenie to produce the very first Golden Retrievers. Their names were:

Answer: Prim and Rose

Prim and Rose were the first 'Yellow Retrievers' bred by Lord Tweedmouth.
2. This English Golden Retriever won 41 Challenge Certificates, produced 26 title holders, and held the Alison Naim Stud Dog Progeny Cup for six years.

Answer: Ch. Camrose Cabus Christopher

3. By the AKC Standard, Goldens should be this high at the withers:

Answer: 23-24 inches (male) 21 and a half inches- 22 and a half inches (female)

Goldens must be 23-24 inches (male) and 21 and a half - 22 and a half inches (female). Any deviation in height an inch under or above the standard is a disqualification.
4. What is the average weight of Goldens, according to the breed standard?

Answer: 65 to 75 lbs (male) 55-65 lbs (female)

The average Golden male should be 65-75 lbs (male) and 55-65 lbs (female).
5. Goldens were originally bred in this part of the United Kingdom:

Answer: Scotland

Lord Tweedmouth's Estate, Guisachan, was in Scotland.
6. The hair on the back of the Golden's front legs are called

Answer: Feathers

7. Goldens were originally bred to do this:

Answer: Retrieve Water Fowl

Although Goldens are bred today to be seeing-eye dogs and family pets, they were originally bred to retrieve water fowl. Goldens were never bred to be guard dogs, and still aren't today.
8. Hip Dysplasia is a common health problem within the Golden Retriever breed.

Answer: True

Before you buy a golden puppy, be sure that both parents were OFA tested for dysplasia.
9. The first Golden Retriever to be registered with the AKC was in this year:

Answer: 1925

The first Golden Retriever was registered with the American Kennel Club in November 1925.
10. Which of these four breeds was the Golden originally bred from?

Answer: Bloodhound, Tweed Water Spaniel, Flat Coated Retriever, Irish Setter

The Bloodhound, Tweed Water Spaniel, Wavy Coated Retriever, and Irish Setter were all combined to create the Golden Retriever.
11. In Canadian and American Dog Shows, Golden Retrievers belong to the Sporting Group.

Answer: True

Because Goldens were originally bred for sport (fowl hunting and retrieving) they are part of the Sporting Group (Group 1).
12. The following is NOT a disqualification in the Golden Breed Standard:

Answer: A dark red coat

Goldens coats can be any shade of gold- ranging from light blonde to a dark red.
13. The Breed Standard states : 'When trotting, gait is free, smooth powerful and well coordinated, showing good reach.'

Answer: True

14. The Golden was ranked this number in popularity, with the Candian Kennel Club, in 1999:

Answer: 2nd

Goldens were the 2nd most popular breed in Canada in 1999, next to the Labrador Retriever who was ranked number 1.
15. Goldens can be best described as:

Answer: Friendly, Energetic, Happy Dogs

Goldens are friendly, energetic, happy dogs that make great family pets.
Source: Author SparkleAndShine

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