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Quiz about Rare And Fairly Unknown Breeds Of Dogs

Rare And Fairly Unknown Breeds Of Dogs Quiz

Learn something about some of the most unusual dog breeds of the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by scranford. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
scranford

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
198,299

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

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2271

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Question 1 of 10

1. This dog is one of Russia's indigenous running hounds. It is a hard-coated breed with a coarser and stouter build than the Greyhound. Hint

Istrian Hound

Kishu

Borzoi

Chortaj

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Question 2 of 10

2. This is a very old dog of Tibet. This breed is a working dog used for hunting and protection purposes by nomads, alerting its keepers to the loom of strangers such as humans, wolves, and snow leopards. Hint

KyiApso

Yunkyi

Ska-Kyi

Lhasa Apso

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Question 3 of 10

3. This is a very old breed of hunting dog that has occupied Europe for centuries. The breed's most distinctive feature is its split or double nose. Hint

Perdiguero de Burgos

Staghound

Sarplaninac

Perdiguero Navarro

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Question 4 of 10

4. A mix of Bloodhounds and Curs reportedly comprised the original stock. This dog is famous for its ability to cold-trail bear. It is reportedly quick in mind and foot. Hint

Russian Hound

Stephens Stock

Redbone

Plott Hound

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Question 5 of 10

5. This breed is of very ancient origin. These dogs are believed to be descendents of crosses of ancient Celtic scent hounds and Phoenician sight hounds. Its long muzzle and lack of stop and sheer height suggests sight hound influence. This breed is still used today to hunt hare, rabbit and boar over almost any terrain. Hint

Majestic Tree Hound

Berner Laufhund

Segugio Italiano

Blue Lacy

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Question 6 of 10

6. This breed is a well-conceived conglomeration of the old-type collies. This breed is closely related to the border collie, but while the Border has a very "fixed" eye when working with stock, this breed has a "loose" eye. Hint

German Shepherd

English shepherd

Shetland Sheepdog

Scotch Collie

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Question 7 of 10

7. This breed of dog is a cross-pollination of various middle-size Japanese dogs with the smooth coated chow, which it resembles. Some believe that this breed has existed in Japan for several years and is the same breed as the extinct Indo-Chinese Phu-Quoc Dog. Hint

Shiba Inu

Sanshu Dog

Akita Inu

Kai

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Question 8 of 10

8. Unlike many coursing hounds, which rely purely eyesight, this breed relies on scent as well to track game and begin the chase before the prey can be seen. Once a report stated that one of these could formerly command a price of 47 horses in his native land. Hint

Sloughi

Akbash

Telomian

Tasy

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Question 9 of 10

9. This is a fairly new breed of gundog though the exact component stock is not completely known. It is reported that the Miniature Poodle, Continental Toy Spaniel and possibly a small Brittany were crossed to create this diminutive efficient spaniel-type hunter and retriever. Hint

Small Munsterlander

Markiesje

Stabyhoun

Large Munsterlander

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Question 10 of 10

10. So unique are this breed's skull, coloration and movement among other things that this breed is placed alone in the genus Atelocynus with the species name Microtis. Hint

Red wolf

Dingo

Small Eared Dog

Coyote

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This dog is one of Russia's indigenous running hounds. It is a hard-coated breed with a coarser and stouter build than the Greyhound.

Answer: Chortaj

This dog is exclusively a Soviet Union dog that has yet to be imported into the U.S.

Answer: KyiApso

These dogs look remarkably like a rougher coated Tibetan Mastiff.

3. This is a very old breed of hunting dog that has occupied Europe for centuries. The breed's most distinctive feature is its split or double nose.

Answer: Perdiguero Navarro

This breed was instrumental in the creation and precision of innumerable Continental and British gundogs.

4. A mix of Bloodhounds and Curs reportedly comprised the original stock. This dog is famous for its ability to cold-trail bear. It is reportedly quick in mind and foot.

Answer: Plott Hound

The Plott Hound got its name from the originator of this breed, Jonathan Plott.

Answer: Segugio Italiano

The Segugio Italiano is the most popular dog breed in Italy.

Answer: English shepherd

Despite its name, the English Shepherd was developed in the United States.

Answer: Sanshu Dog

The Sanshu is a greatly esteemed member of the Shika-Inu (middle-sized) group.

Answer: Tasy

The Tasy should not be confused with the Tazi, which is a name given to the Afghan Hound.

Answer: Markiesje

The Markiesje remains unrecognized and limited in number.

10. So unique are this breed's skull, coloration and movement among other things that this breed is placed alone in the genus Atelocynus with the species name Microtis.

Answer: Small Eared Dog

The Small Eared Dog is catlike in grace, style and movement and most unusual in its head-down, forepaws-spread, hocks-touching stance. The Small-Eared Dog is an extraordinary exhibition, both in captivity and the wild, despite a lack of information regarding its wild actions and character.

Source: Author scranford

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