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Great Pyrenees Trivia Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about Great Pyrenees. Put your knowledge to the test! Note: This quiz is dedicated to my Great Pyrenees, Barkley.

A multiple-choice quiz by kw1653. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
kw1653

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
364,779

Updated
Dec 16 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
485

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Great Pyrenees originate? Hint

Russia

Southern France and Northern Spain

Canada

Rocky Mountains

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the average lifespan for a Great Pyrenees? Hint

4-6 Years

15+ Years

7-9 Years

10-12 Years

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the best climate for a Great Pyrenees? Hint

Cold and wet

Cold and dry

Warm and sunny

Cloudy and humid

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the extra claw a Great Pyrenees have called? Hint

Duclaw

They don't have an extra claw

Clawfoot

Dew claw

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is another name that the Great Pyrenees is also known as? Hint

Pomsky

Newfoundland

Pyrenean Mountain dog

Saint Bernard

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Question 6 of 10

6. Are Great Pyrenees suitable for children?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Are they suitable to be with other animals?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the color(s) of the Great Pyrenees? Hint

Pure white, white with brown markings, and white with gray markings.

Black or white

Brown with white markings

Black only

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Question 9 of 10

9. Do Great Pyrenees get sunburned?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Great Pyrenees can be guard dogs, but it depends on the way the owner trains them.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Great Pyrenees originate?

Answer: Southern France and Northern Spain

This breed derives its name from the Pyrenees Mountains, which form part of the border between France and Spain. It is an old breed, which may have developed from Asian dogs brought to the region in Roman times. The dogs are used to guard sheep and other animals from wild animals.

2. What is the average lifespan for a Great Pyrenees?

Answer: 10-12 Years

The Great Pyrenees' life span is on average 10-12 years. That is about the average lifespan for most large breed dogs. Smaller dogs live for an average between 14-20 years.

3. What is the best climate for a Great Pyrenees?

Answer: Cold and dry

The Great Pyrenees have a climate that is preferred by most veterinarians - cold and dry. A wet or humid/hot climate will most likely cause them to overheat. The Great Pyrenees has numerous layers of fur.

4. What is the extra claw a Great Pyrenees have called?

Answer: Dew claw

Great Pyrenees have an extra claw on all four of their paws. The preferred name for the extra claws is dew claw.

5. Which is another name that the Great Pyrenees is also known as?

Answer: Pyrenean Mountain dog

The Great Pyrenees is also known as the Pyrenean Mountain dog. But, it is mainly known as the Great Pyrenees in North America. They take their name from Pyrenees Mountain range between Spain and France.

6. Are Great Pyrenees suitable for children?

Answer: Yes

They are known for being amazing with children. They are gentle with children of all ages, including infants. But be aware with smaller children, they are big - which means a wagging tail and they could bark when your baby is sleeping.

7. Are they suitable to be with other animals?

Answer: Yes

Usually Great Pyrenees are NOT aggressive, UNLESS they are being abused. They are suitable for animals, particularly cats. They love being with other animals.

8. What is the color(s) of the Great Pyrenees?

Answer: Pure white, white with brown markings, and white with gray markings.

All are white or principally white with markings of badger, gray, or varying shades of tan. If they do not match that description, that means they are a mix or they aren't AKC certified.

9. Do Great Pyrenees get sunburned?

Answer: Yes

Great Pyrenees have very sensitive skin, even if they have a thick fur coat. They sunburn very easily even if they are outside for just five minutes.

10. Great Pyrenees can be guard dogs, but it depends on the way the owner trains them.

Answer: True

Great Pyrenees can be guard dogs, if their owner trains them to be. The main reason people adopt a Great Pyrenees is that they want a guard dog for their family/themselves.

Source: Author kw1653

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