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Guess Which Dog I'm Describing Quiz

I'll describe a breed of dog and you guess which one I'm describing. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by shellyhead_21. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shellyhead_21

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,836

Updated
Feb 16 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7415

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (7/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 90 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I am a very rare dog in Cuba. I was first bred in the 19th century, and continually bred through the 20th century. My hair is double coated and silky. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Bichon Frise

Pomeranian

Papillon

Havanese

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Question 2 of 10

2. I was developed in Wales. I was used to herd cattle for farmers. I have large, erect ears and often have no tail. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Cairn terrier

Scottish terrier

Lhasa apso

Pembroke Welsh corgi

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Guinness Book of World Records once claimed me as the rarest breed in 1960. I am originally from France and am also called "Little Lion Dog." What breed of dog am I? Hint

Lhasa Apso

Japanese Chin

Schipperke

Lowchen

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am a very small herding dog. I am a descendant of the Rough Collie and Icelandic Yakkin. I have relatively long hair. I most resemble a collie. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Australian Shepherd

Bearded Collie

Border Collie

Shetland Sheepdog

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Question 5 of 10

5. I am a very large dog with relatively long hair. I am a true Canadian at heart. I am an excellent swimmer and rescuer. I am called the "St. Bernard of the Water." What breed of dog am I? Hint

Newfoundland

Greater Mountain Swiss Dog

Golden Retriever

Great Pyrenees

6. I am a pointer and personal hunting dog. My coat color is a gray to an almost blue color. You may have seen me on Sesame Street where they have dressed me up as a human. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Viszla

Kerry Blue Terrier

Weimaraner

German Wirehaired Pointer

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Question 7 of 10

7. I have been found in Egyptian tombs and wall drawings as far back as 5000 yrs ago. I am most distinguishable by my inability to bark. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Harrier

Pharaoh Hound

Basenji

Ibizan Hound

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Question 8 of 10

8. I am a very fast and large dog. You would most likely see me chasing a fake hare with other dogs. Hint

Greyhound

Whippet

Italian Greyhound

Weimaraner

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Question 9 of 10

9. I have very long ears and a droopy looking face. I have short legs and a long body. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Cocker Spaniel

Basset Hound

Beagle

Afghan Hound

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Question 10 of 10

10. I am a medium-sized dog with wrinkled skin and bristly short hair. What breed of dog am I? Hint

Pekepoo

Shar-pei

Pekingese

Chow Chow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I am a very rare dog in Cuba. I was first bred in the 19th century, and continually bred through the 20th century. My hair is double coated and silky. What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Havanese

The Havanese's original name, while being bred in Cuba, was the Bichon Havanais. When Cuban refugees started to come over to the US in the 1960's, they brought their dogs with them. A US breeder acquired some and began to breed them.

2. I was developed in Wales. I was used to herd cattle for farmers. I have large, erect ears and often have no tail. What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Pembroke Welsh corgi

There are actually two separate breeds of Welsh Corgi; the Pembroke and Cardigan. There have only been two separate breeds for about seventy years. If born with a tail, many Pembroke corgis have them docked by their owners so they have a tailless appearance. The Cardigan corgi is very similar, but always has a tail, and their feet are a different shape to the Pembroke corgi.

3. The Guinness Book of World Records once claimed me as the rarest breed in 1960. I am originally from France and am also called "Little Lion Dog." What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Lowchen

The artist Goya has featured the Lowchen in some of his paintings. It was a popular dog in Italy, Spain, France, and Germany in the early 1500s.

4. I am a very small herding dog. I am a descendant of the Rough Collie and Icelandic Yakkin. I have relatively long hair. I most resemble a collie. What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland sheepdog was completely developed by 1700. Shelties are very gentle herders, especially when it comes to smaller stock.

5. I am a very large dog with relatively long hair. I am a true Canadian at heart. I am an excellent swimmer and rescuer. I am called the "St. Bernard of the Water." What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Newfoundland

The "Newfie" won 2004's "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club show. He tied another Newfie for the heaviest dog to win, at a whopping 155lbs.

Answer: Weimaraner

There are many questions as to the Weimaraner's origin. Some feel that it was albinism that took over some German Pointers, others feel that it is a descendant of a German dog called the Braken.

7. I have been found in Egyptian tombs and wall drawings as far back as 5000 yrs ago. I am most distinguishable by my inability to bark. What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Basenji

The Basenji has also been called the Congo Dog. The Basenji was brought to Europe in 1934. The Basenji may not bark, but it does vocalize. Its sounds include, yodel, howl, growl, and crow.

8. I am a very fast and large dog. You would most likely see me chasing a fake hare with other dogs.

Answer: Greyhound

The greyhound has the ability to run up to 40 mph.

9. I have very long ears and a droopy looking face. I have short legs and a long body. What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Basset Hound

George Washington owned some basset hounds after the American Revolution. Lafayette gave the basset hounds to him as a gift.

10. I am a medium-sized dog with wrinkled skin and bristly short hair. What breed of dog am I?

Answer: Shar-pei

The Shar-pei's short, bristly hair was bred into the dog, so that while fighting, the opponents were unable to grab a hold of the dog.

Source: Author shellyhead_21

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