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The Australian Cattle Dog Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by redheeler. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
redheeler

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,764

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4160

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 160 (5/10), Linda_Arizona (9/10), Guest 75 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the Australian cattle dog bred for? Hint

fighting

hunting

herding

companionship

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is not another name for the Australian cattle dog? Hint

Cattle Heeler

Queensland Heeler

Red or Blue Heeler

Halls Heeler

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Australian cattle dog has dingo blood in him.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The two colors of the Australian cattle dog are which of these? Hint

blue and red

red and yellow

blue and yellow

white and yellow

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Australian cattle dog is a good choice for your first dog.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Australian cattle dog is accepted for registration by the American Kennel Club.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Most Australian cattle dogs are very prone to chewing - much more so than most breeds.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Australian cattle dogs learn quickly.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Australian cattle dog needs to be groomed every day to keep his coat from matting.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Australian cattle dogs make good guard dogs.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the Australian cattle dog bred for?

Answer: herding

The Australian cattle dog was bred to herd cattle in Australia.

2. What is not another name for the Australian cattle dog?

Answer: Cattle Heeler

The Australian cattle dog has lots of names but the cattle heeler is not one.

3. The Australian cattle dog has dingo blood in him.

Answer: True

The dingo was used along with the Dalmatian and smooth-coated collie.

4. The two colors of the Australian cattle dog are which of these?

Answer: blue and red

The name blue or red Australian cattle dog does not mean that they are all that color. For example, the blue Australian cattle dog can have black or red blotches on him.

5. The Australian cattle dog is a good choice for your first dog.

Answer: false

The Australian cattle dog is highly energetic and requires an experienced person to handle and train the dog. Many of these dogs end up in shelters because people do not understand the energy this breed has.

6. The Australian cattle dog is accepted for registration by the American Kennel Club.

Answer: true

The Australian cattle dog was first registered in the American Kennel Club in 1980.

7. Most Australian cattle dogs are very prone to chewing - much more so than most breeds.

Answer: false

Australian cattle dogs use their teeth to nip at the cattle to get them to move. They are likely to chew when bored, but no more so than any other breed.

8. Australian cattle dogs learn quickly.

Answer: true

Australian cattle dogs are very smart and are easily trained, although they are sometimes stubborn.

9. The Australian cattle dog needs to be groomed every day to keep his coat from matting.

Answer: false

Australian cattle dogs have semi-short dense coats that need to be brushed only about once a week.

10. Australian cattle dogs make good guard dogs.

Answer: true

The Australian cattle dog will guard its owner with its life.

Source: Author redheeler

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