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The Wonderful Weimaraner! Trivia Quiz

The Weimaraner is a beautiful, strong, active dog. How much do you know about this breed?

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

Author
Simmmba

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,974

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1656

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What nickname is often given to Weimaraners? Hint

The Great Tracker

The Gray Ghost

The Gray Gambler

The Great Cat Hunter

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the two coat styles found in Weimaraners? Hint

Straight haired and curly haired

Dark haired and light haired

Thick haired and thin haired

Short haired and long haired

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Question 3 of 10

3. Weimaraners have gained fame through a photography series. Who is this noted Weimaraner photographer? Hint

Pandora Paulie

William Wegman

Walter Winters

Kimberlee Smith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is NOT something you need to consider if you are thinking of getting a Weimaraner as a pet? Hint

They need to be included as part of the family, not kept alone outdoors.

It is important that they receive obedience training.

The breed is typically aggressive and not good with children.

Owners must be able to give them intense daily exercise.

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Question 5 of 10

5. More than half of the Weimaraner's brain is devoted to his sense of smell.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following are common health problems in Weimaraners? Hint

Liver disease and pruritis

Arthritis and discoid lupus

Stomach bloat and hip displasia

Blastomycosis and neurological problems

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Question 7 of 10

7. Weimaraners originally came to the United States from Austria.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following was a major factor in the Weimaraner Club of Germany's decision to send Weimaraners to the United States? Hint

The lack of proper breeding facilities in Germany

America's desire to mix Weimaraners with other breeds

The outbreak of World War II

The drop in interest in Weimaraners in Germany

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was not an early use of the Weimaraner? Hint

As a companion animal to nobles

As a guard dog

To hunt birds

To hunt big game

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Question 10 of 10

10. A common complaint among Weimaraner owners is that the dogs are often able to open various types of cabinets and help themselves to the food found there.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What nickname is often given to Weimaraners?

Answer: The Gray Ghost

Weimaraners are often called "Gray Ghosts" because of their coloring. Some Weimaraners even have gray eyes.

2. What are the two coat styles found in Weimaraners?

Answer: Short haired and long haired

The short haired Weimaraner is the most common. Both varieties are heavy shedders.

3. Weimaraners have gained fame through a photography series. Who is this noted Weimaraner photographer?

Answer: William Wegman

Wegman has published books of his photographs, as well as videos. He has also done some work with Weimaraners for Sesame Street.

4. Which of the following is NOT something you need to consider if you are thinking of getting a Weimaraner as a pet?

Answer: The breed is typically aggressive and not good with children.

A well-trained Weimaraner can make a wonderful pet for the person who is willing to provide the dog with companion status and plenty of daily exercise. The typical Weimaraner is not aggressive and can be a good family pet.

5. More than half of the Weimaraner's brain is devoted to his sense of smell.

Answer: False

Approximately one-eighth of his brain, and over half of the Weimaraner's internal nose is utilized for the sense of smell.

6. Which of the following are common health problems in Weimaraners?

Answer: Stomach bloat and hip displasia

The chances of stomach bloat can be reduced by feeding Weimaraners two or three small meals a day instead of one larger meal. This keeps them from getting too hungry and eating too fast.

7. Weimaraners originally came to the United States from Austria.

Answer: False

The breed came to the United States from Germany. Howard Knight began trying to acquire Weimaraners from the Weimaraner Club of Germany in 1928. However, he was only allowed to purchase two neutered dogs. It wasn't until 1938 that the Club sent Knight four Weimaraner puppies that he could use for breeding purposes.

8. Which of the following was a major factor in the Weimaraner Club of Germany's decision to send Weimaraners to the United States?

Answer: The outbreak of World War II

The German club was worried about the safety of Weimaraners with the onset of the war. There was a fear that, if the kennels were bombed, the breed might die out. This, combined with Howard Knight's promise to keep the Weimaraner bloodline pure, encouraged Germany to export Weimaraners to the United States.

9. Which of the following was not an early use of the Weimaraner?

Answer: As a guard dog

Weimaraners, originally from Germany, served their masters as hunters and companions.

10. A common complaint among Weimaraner owners is that the dogs are often able to open various types of cabinets and help themselves to the food found there.

Answer: True

Weimaraners are considered to be fairly high in canine intelligence. Owners often resort to using child-proof locks on their cabinets to keep their dogs from eating all the food in the house!

Source: Author Simmmba

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