Unusual Dogs and Cats Without Vowels Quiz

Answer: Tonkinese

The Tonkinese is a breed that was developed by cross-breeding Siamese and Burmese cats. The Tonkinese cat became its own breed in 2001. They are a medium sized cat that is described as intelligent and people-oriented.

Answer: Bull Terrier

Don Cherry would often appear on the air with his pet bull terrier on "Hockey Night in Canada". This dog is included here because of its unusual appearance. It has an egg-shaped head with pointed ears and a stocky body. Don Cherry proves that appearance isn't everything when it comes to loving these unusual looking pets.

Answer: Norwegian Forest

The Norwegian Forest cat is adapted to northern climates with its thick, furry coat that sheds water. It is thought that its ancestors served as mousers on the Viking ships many years ago. It is a large cat with very strong claws, so they are able to climb trees, buildings and even rocks.

Answer: Mudi

The Mudi is a herding dog that is originally from Hungary. It has a variety of colours, with medium-length curly hair on its body and short hair on its face. The breed nearly disappeared during WWII, but has come back and is used as both a farm dog and a family pet in the early 21st century.

Answer: Korat

The Korat is a very old breed, known to represent luck in Thailand. It is common to give a pair of these cats as a wedding gift for a lucky marriage. In Thailand, there has been a history of only giving these cats as gifts and not selling them.

Answer: Borzoi

The Borzoi, or Russian wolfhound is a large dog with an unusual appearance. It typically has a smooth coat near the top of its body that gets curlier towards the bottom. They love to chase small animals and are known as a trainer's nightmare because of their stubbornness.

Answer: Singapura

The Singapura is one of the world's smallest cats. Despite that, it is very energetic and playful with humans. It is known for perching high on furniture, cupboards, windows, or anywhere else where they can gain a better view of their worlds.

Answer: Mexican hairless

The Xoloitzcuintli is also known as the Mexican hairless dog in English-speaking countries. Archeological evidence of the breed has been found in indigenous tombs dating back to over 3500 years ago. They are now considered good companion and hunting dogs, and have been chosen as the national dog of Mexico.

Answer: Peterbald

The Peterbald breed was created by cross-breeding a hairless with a short-haired breed of cat. It is usually hairless, but can have short hair that falls out over time. They are a hearty breed - their average temperature hovers around 105 degrees Fahrenheit, which results in a high metabolism that allows them to fight illness and disease.

Answer: Lundehund

The Lundehund was originally bred in Norway to hunt puffins and their eggs. Unlike most other dogs that have four toes on the front feet, the Lundehund had six on each foot. Each toe is jointed and muscled. They are able to bend their legs out to the side to 90 degrees, and are able to bend their heads backward along their spines, showing an amazing range of motion that is not typically found in dogs.