Name These Dog Breeds Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russells are usually short-coated if well kept. They are not nearly as recognizable with a rough coat. They are full of energy and need space to let that energy out. The breed originated from Father John Russell, who found a small white terrier and began the breed from him, as the dog was very in tune with fox hunting, a favorite pastime of Russell.

Moose the dog gave way to his son Enzo at the end of the show, but Moose had a longer tenure. The dog in the painting called "His Master's Voice" was also thought to be a Jack Russell Terrier.

Answer: German Shepherd (Alsatian)

German Shepherds are very devoted to their owners, and are an ideal breed to train. Evidence shows German Shepherds can be trained to do tasks after only five repetitions of the trick. Often very feared due to footage of K-9 German Shepherds viciously attacking fleeing criminals, their disposition is rarely this if trained properly, and those K-9 dogs are always very friendly and often treated as equals on police forces.

Answer: Rough Collie

The movie and television show "Lassie" and its varieties sparked a surge of Rough Collie pets in the 1960s and 70s. Collies can be vocal, although not very aggressive, which makes them great dogs for farms: a herding dog when they need livestock work, and a living alarm that lets owners know of anything out of the ordinary.

Answer: Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff)

Dogue de Bordeauxs originated in France and are relatively new in the Americas. In fact, prior to "Turner and Hooch" most of the general public had never heard of the breed, and seeing the movie didn't help them identify it. The breed's height runs about 23-27 inches (58-69cm).

While the faces also may be brown or black, the continual redness is most common and desirable. Their coats remain very short and very soft. The large head lends to troubles with breathing issues, and the massively dense bodies are precursors to hip dysplasia, unfortunately.

Answer: St. Bernard

St. Bernards are one of the most famous breeds due to their size. Often featured in animated films and shorts for their opportunity for comedy, they are rarely shown as aggressive. A key exception is the Stephen King-penned novel and movie "Cujo", where the family St. Bernard contracts rabies and terrorizes the secluded neighborhood.

The media is a reminder to get your pets vaccinated. St. Bernards were bred in the Alps for rescuing victims of the cold and snow, and are named for the St. Bernard passes that they originated in.

Answer: Bull Terrier

Rick Springfield's dog Ronnie appeared on his albums "Working Class Dog" and "Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet". The Bull Terrier was bred for somewhat sadistic reasons, being used in bloodsports early in its history. Later the breed was bred to have a good disposition, so they would avoid starting a fight, but be very able to finish one. That made them good safety dogs for business owners who liked having a friendly companion that could mix it up when provoked.

Answer: Chihuahua

Chihuahuas are the smallest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Due to this it's the most common breed featured in celebrities' purses. Gidget the Chihuahua brought the American public catch phrases such as "Yo quiero Taco Bell" and "Drop the Chalupa", and sales spiked considerably during the campaign. Chihuahuas are named for a region in Mexico, and are thought to originate from the Toltecs. Quite often the breed becomes loyal to one person, and can be easily provoked to attack, so small children are not recommended as companions, as the cuteness level of Chihuahuas does not match their temperament.

Answer: Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers don't shed much and generally don't experience many health problems, so they are popular indoor pets. The wire coat also repels water so they stay dry during daily walks. Fans of the television show "Mr. Robot" will recognize a Cairn Terrier named Flipper as the main character's companion.

The name comes from the breed chasing prey in the "cairns' of the Scottish Highlands.

Answer: Bulldog

Whether they be English or American Bulldogs, the appearance is relatively the same. The American standard in weight is about 5-10 pounds (2 to 5 kg) lighter than the English equivalent. British dog clubs are working on improving the health of their breed, recommending more exercise, as they are realizing many are overweight.

The breed has short nasal cavities which means they can't cool themselves off well naturally. This makes the breed susceptible to hyperthermia.

Answer: Pug

Pugs have a lot of energy and are rarely aggressive, which makes them good children's pets. They also have sturdy bodies so the occasional grabby toddler is tolerated well. They do have higher rates than normal of encephalitis, and spinal cord issues, due to their differently shaped heads and vertebrae.