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A Breed Apart Trivia Quiz

Can you guess which dog breed is being described? I will give you a short description and you must select which breeds fits it best!

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

Author
stephanieisit

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,542

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1485

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Question 1 of 10

1. This dog generally has very short legs and a long body. Purebreds should not have any white patches of fur at all! Hint

Dachshund

Basenji

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Harrier

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Question 2 of 10

2. A medium- to large-sized breed, this dog is mostly noted for its black fur and brown spots located just above the eyes and on the underside of the body. Hint

English Setter

Borzoi

Saint Bernard

Doberman Pinscher

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Question 3 of 10

3. This breed is most commonly compared to a teddy bear! They have fluffy fur, big eyes and a purple tongue. Hint

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chow Chow

Lowchen

Lhasa Apso

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Question 4 of 10

4. These tiny lapdogs are mostly known for their very large ears. Hint

Skye Terrier

Pug

Papillon

Bichon Frise

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Question 5 of 10

5. The most common variety of this breed has a tan coat with grey markings around the mouth and ears. They tend to weigh between only 12 and 20 pounds! Hint

Border Terrier

Sussex Spaniel

Japanese Chin

Maltese

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Question 6 of 10

6. Named after a state in Mexico, this small dog has a reputation for being very snappy and is often likened to a rat. Hint

Whippet

Briard

Komondor

Chihuahua

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Canadian dog can reach a weight of 150 pounds! Mostly they are black or white with patches covering their long fur. Hint

Lowchen

Neapolitan Mastiff

Newfoundland

Vizsla

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Question 8 of 10

8. These dogs often have breathing problems due to their very, VERY short muzzle. They mustn't be over-exercised as their short legs support a lot of weight. Hint

Bulldog

Brussels Griffon

Bull Terrier

Ibizan Hound

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Question 9 of 10

9. These giant dogs are jet black in colour, with white markings on their nose and chest and brown markings on their muzzle, feet and above the eyes. Hint

Bernese Mountain Dog

Boxer

Bloodhound

Mastiff

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now for a slightly different description. What breed of dog is Snoopy (from the cartoon strip "Peanuts"), despite having the incorrect colour markings for such a breed? Hint

Smooth Fox Terrier

Black And Tan Coonhound

Beagle

Border Collie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This dog generally has very short legs and a long body. Purebreds should not have any white patches of fur at all!

Answer: Dachshund

Dachshunds have been nicknamed "sausage dogs" due to their long round bodies. They are generally considered to be lively and intelligent pets but require lots of constant attention!

2. A medium- to large-sized breed, this dog is mostly noted for its black fur and brown spots located just above the eyes and on the underside of the body.

Answer: Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers can make excellent pets to those willing to put in a lot of time and training. They are also often used as guard dogs due to their lack of fear and protectiveness of their owners.

3. This breed is most commonly compared to a teddy bear! They have fluffy fur, big eyes and a purple tongue.

Answer: Chow Chow

The Chow Chow was originally bred for hunting and protection purposes, but due to their sweet appearance they have been relatively popular pets for some time.

4. These tiny lapdogs are mostly known for their very large ears.

Answer: Papillon

"Papillon" is actually French for "butterfly". The breed gets its name from the fact that their ears are very large and spread out to the sides, much like a butterfly's wings.

5. The most common variety of this breed has a tan coat with grey markings around the mouth and ears. They tend to weigh between only 12 and 20 pounds!

Answer: Border Terrier

Border Terriers are often recommended to people with mild allergies as they are low shedding dogs less likely to irritate sufferers. They used to be known as Reedwater Terriers.

6. Named after a state in Mexico, this small dog has a reputation for being very snappy and is often likened to a rat.

Answer: Chihuahua

Chihuahuas can tend towards being rather highly strung but with the right owner they can make highly intelligent and loyal pets.

7. This Canadian dog can reach a weight of 150 pounds! Mostly they are black or white with patches covering their long fur.

Answer: Newfoundland

Newfoundlands were originally bred to work with fishermen and were excellent at helping save victims of shipwrecks. Due to its calm nature the Newfoundland has become a popular family pet.

8. These dogs often have breathing problems due to their very, VERY short muzzle. They mustn't be over-exercised as their short legs support a lot of weight.

Answer: Bulldog

Bulldogs are often accused of being grumpy dogs due to their sour expression, but they actually make rather great family pet as they are quite docile and easygoing.

9. These giant dogs are jet black in colour, with white markings on their nose and chest and brown markings on their muzzle, feet and above the eyes.

Answer: Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese mountain dog dates back at least 2000 years and almost died out in the 1800s but quickly became popular amongst new dog owners due to their high level of intelligence and gentle nature.

10. Now for a slightly different description. What breed of dog is Snoopy (from the cartoon strip "Peanuts"), despite having the incorrect colour markings for such a breed?

Answer: Beagle

Snoopy is a white dog with black ears, whereas Beagles are mostly commonly tri-colored with black, tan and white on their face, back and tails. Incidentally the first time Snoopy was referenced as being a Beagle in the comic strip, he denied it! But he went on to accept his breed even serving for a while as "Head Beagle," the dog apparently in charge of all other dogs in the world.

Source: Author stephanieisit

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