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The Apollo of Dogs Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the wonderful Great Dane?

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

Author
Villageboys

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,265

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2772

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Great Dane (as it is today) originate? Hint

Great Britain

Germany

France

Denmark

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Question 2 of 10

2. Harlequin (white coat with black patches) is recognized as the most difficult to breed coat color for Danes. Which of the following colors of Dane may be used in producing harlequin offspring, if bred to a harlequin dog? Hint

All of these

black (mostly solid black)

Boston (black with some white)

white (solid white with no markings)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What job were Great Danes originally bred to perform? Hint

hunting

butcher's dog

pulling carts

companions for ladies of class

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does a brindle Dane's coat look like? Hint

grey-blue fleckings on a reddish coat

brown patches on a white coat

black stripes on a fawn coat

uneven black markings on a bluish-grey coat

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Question 5 of 10

5. What eye colors are permissible for the harlequin coloration in the Great Dane? Hint

dark brown only

dark or blue or odd-eyed

blue only

medium chocolate brown or tan

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Question 6 of 10

6. How old should a female Great Dane be before she is bred? Hint

at least 6 months old

at least 9 months old

at least 1 year old

at least 2 years old

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is one of the medical conditions that Great Danes are particularly prone to? Hint

retinal cancer

diabetes

bloat

kidney infections

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the typical life span for a Great Dane? Hint

over 20 years is not uncommon

15-20 years

10-15 years

8-9 years

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following can you expect from a typical Great Dane? Hint

slobber

all of these

flatulence

strong will

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Question 10 of 10

10. Around the turn of the 20th century, the Great Dane was used in breeding programs to save another dog breed from extinction. What breed was this? Hint

Irish Wolfhound

Greyhound

Scottish Deerhound

Borzoi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Great Dane (as it is today) originate?

Answer: Germany

The Great Dane was originally bred as a guard dog and for chasing wild boar. It is a descendant of Roman Molossus hounds, but the breed as we know it today was developed in Germany after 1800.

Answer: All of these

Merles (bluish-grey with irregular black markings) are sometimes a byproduct of matings between two harlequins, but may not be bred. Solid white coats are considered a fault in Great Danes.

3. What job were Great Danes originally bred to perform?

Answer: hunting

The Dane started out as a fierce hunter of wild boar. Later, they were mellowed out and bred to be more people-oriented to be used as guards. Today, they are very gentle giants!

4. What does a brindle Dane's coat look like?

Answer: black stripes on a fawn coat

Merles have black markings on a bluish-grey coat, and the other two patterns are not seen in Great Danes.

5. What eye colors are permissible for the harlequin coloration in the Great Dane?

Answer: dark or blue or odd-eyed

Dark, light, and odd-eyed (each eye a different color) are all permitted in the breed standard for the harlequin coat color, but dark is preferred. All other color varieties must have dark eyes to be considered show quality.

6. How old should a female Great Dane be before she is bred?

Answer: at least 2 years old

A Great Dane, as a giant breed, does not reach physical or emotional maturity until it is two years old. There are many other factors to consider before breeding as well as age. The dog should be certified free of hip dysplasia and genetic defects. Dogs that conform to the highest standard are the ONLY ones that should be bred.

7. What is one of the medical conditions that Great Danes are particularly prone to?

Answer: bloat

Bloat is a condition in which the stomach swells and twists. It can be very serious if not treated immediately. Bloat is particularly common in large dogs such as the Great Dane. The tendency to develop bloat is genetic.

8. What is the typical life span for a Great Dane?

Answer: 8-9 years

Unfortunately the Great Dane is one of the shortest-lived breeds.

9. Which of the following can you expect from a typical Great Dane?

Answer: all of these

Great Danes tend to slobber, a lot, due to their loose jowls and they are also prone to creating large amounts of gas - they are big dogs and there's lots of scope for both ends of the dog to expel what should be inside. They are generally strong willed, and need to be well trained not least because their size can be daunting to other people.

10. Around the turn of the 20th century, the Great Dane was used in breeding programs to save another dog breed from extinction. What breed was this?

Answer: Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound and the Great Dane still have very similar breed standards.

Source: Author Villageboys

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