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Quiz about What Do You Know About Dog Breeds

What Do You Know About Dog Breeds? Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge on dog breeds. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by animal_lover1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
animal_lover1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,477

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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3648

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Question 1 of 10

1. This is a big dog that is very friendly. It is a good swimmer, and may rescue you from water whether you need it or not. This dog has a long, shaggy coat that comes in three main colours. Hint

Old English Sheepdog

Newfoundland

Labrador Retriever

Afghan Hound

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Question 2 of 10

2. This is a large, but not giant, dog that is known for its intelligence and friendly nature. It has a medium length coat that comes in different shades and is a heavy shedder. Hint

German Shepherd

Golden Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Border Collie

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Question 3 of 10

3. This is a huge dog that originated in Germany. It is nicknamed the Apollo of Dogs. Hint

Scottish Deerhound

Great Dane

Irish Wolfhound

Newfoundland

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Question 4 of 10

4. This is a small, dainty dog with big ears. It is playful and friendly. Hint

French Bulldog

Japanese Chin

Boston Terrier

Papillon

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Question 5 of 10

5. This dog is the tallest of them all. It has a wiry coat. Hint

St. Bernard

Scottish Deerhound

Irish Wolfhound

Great Dane

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Question 6 of 10

6. This is a smallish, compact dog. It has large ears and a short coat. It is almost always black and white. Hint

French Bulldog

Chihuahua

Bulldog

Boston Terrier

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Question 7 of 10

7. This is a medium to large dog with a broad body. It has a reputation for being vicious, but with the right training it makes an affectionate, patient companion. Hint

American Pitbull Terrier

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Bulldog

German Shepherd

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Question 8 of 10

8. This dog has a medium length coat. It can come in a lot of colours, mostly tricolour and merles. It makes a great herder and companion. The breed was refined in the USA. Hint

Border Collie

Shetland Sheepdog

Australian Shepherd

Welsh Corgi

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Question 9 of 10

9. This dog looks like a Greyhound in miniature. It is now commonly seen as a companion dog, and has an extremely short coat. Hint

Sloughi

St Bernard

Italian Greyhound

Saluki

10. This dog is one of the most popular dogs. Although some think it belongs in the working group, it is actually in the herding group. It usually has a black and tan coat but can also have a black coat. This dog is quite versatile, and is used as service and police dogs. Hint

German Shepherd

Labrador Retriever

Rottweiler

Golden Retriever

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is a big dog that is very friendly. It is a good swimmer, and may rescue you from water whether you need it or not. This dog has a long, shaggy coat that comes in three main colours.

Answer: Newfoundland

The Newfoundland is a large, placid dog that come in three main colours: black, brown, and Landseer.

2. This is a large, but not giant, dog that is known for its intelligence and friendly nature. It has a medium length coat that comes in different shades and is a heavy shedder.

Answer: Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever was used for flushing out birds. Now, it is kept primarily as a companion, but is also used for guiding the blind, police work, as a therapy assistant, tracking dog, and more.

3. This is a huge dog that originated in Germany. It is nicknamed the Apollo of Dogs.

Answer: Great Dane

The Great Dane, although it is large, is a great family dog and usually reliable with children. It can come in a lot of different colours and varieties.

4. This is a small, dainty dog with big ears. It is playful and friendly.

Answer: Papillon

The Papillon is a longhaired dog, with silky fur that is usually white with patches of colours. It makes a good companion. Another variety of the Papillon is called the Phalene.

5. This dog is the tallest of them all. It has a wiry coat.

Answer: Irish Wolfhound

Although the Irish Wolfound is a huge dog, capable of reaching 36 inches, it is quite friendly.

6. This is a smallish, compact dog. It has large ears and a short coat. It is almost always black and white.

Answer: Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier makes a great companion. It is a friendly dog, and, despite its name, does not have terrier instincts.

7. This is a medium to large dog with a broad body. It has a reputation for being vicious, but with the right training it makes an affectionate, patient companion.

Answer: American Pitbull Terrier

The Pitbull, with a caring owner, is a very friendly dog that is good with kids. Unfortunately, some people train them to be mean.

8. This dog has a medium length coat. It can come in a lot of colours, mostly tricolour and merles. It makes a great herder and companion. The breed was refined in the USA.

Answer: Australian Shepherd

Although the Aussie's name might make you think that it originated in Australia, it actually was developed in the USA. This is a high energy dog that makes a great companion.

9. This dog looks like a Greyhound in miniature. It is now commonly seen as a companion dog, and has an extremely short coat.

Answer: Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a small, docile, and friendly dog. It does well in a quiet household.

Answer: German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is a good guard dog. It needs a lot of exersise is can be a good companion. It is extremely smart.

Source: Author animal_lover1

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