Furry Persons and Their Human Companions Quiz

Answer: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

While all of these breeds are herding dogs, the furry people who won the heart of this queen were Pembroke Welsh Corgis. She was given her first Corgi as a gift in 1933. The Corgi one of the smallest of all herding dogs (the other id the Lancashire Heeler), is a very intelligent breed, and love to work. They make great pets... just ask Her Majesty!

Answer: Leona Helmsley

When billionaire real-estate magnate Leona Helmsley died in 2007, she left her Maltese more than she left her grandchildren, two of whom she left nothing. Two years after her death, the amount of Trouble's trust fund was lowered to 2 million, with the remaining 10 million split between the two grandchildren she had disinherited.

They were disinherited because they had not named any of their children after her or her late husband. She obviously thought that Trouble was a very special furry person.

Answer: Duke

John Wayne's nickname of Duke or "The Duke" was derived from his childhood pet and furry person, "Duke". He followed his dog around so much that his father took to calling him "Little Duke", and the rest is history.

Answer: False

While American author Mark Twain loved furry persons, this quote comes from Scottish novelist and furry person lover, Robert Louis Stevenson. A similar quote from Mark Twain was "Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." Methinks they may both be on to something.

Answer: Adolf Hitler

While all of these choices led a European country in the 20th century and had furry friends, it was Hitler who so loved his German Shepard named Blondi, that he felt it necessary to put her down when he realized he had been defeated. He fed her a cyanide tablet to see if they worked and to prevent her from suffering the shame of defeat.

When Blondi died, he and his wife, Eva Braun, then used them. There are numerous photos showing Hitler with his beautiful furry person standing staunchly by his side. Certainly not a case of a human being a dog's best friend.

Answer: John Steinbeck

In 1960 author John Steinbeck bought a pickup truck with a topper and proceeded to tour the United States with his blue Standard Poodle named Charley. When he was done with his tour he wrote "Travels With Charley", a funny, yet somewhat sad statement about the state of affairs in the nation. It was simply a story of what was seen and experienced by a furry person and his human companion.

Answer: Edward VII

Edward VII was a popular king often known as "The Peacemaker" for his role in negotiations between European countries. He owned many animals, but his acknowledged favorite was Caesar. There are many photographs of the king's funeral procession in which his casket is being borne through the streets of London. Nine heads of state and kings followed behind.

In front of them all is Caesar, walking by his master's casket. In 1908 Edward VII was so enamored of his dog that he commissioned famed jeweler Carl Faberge to make a carving of his furry friend, complete with gemstones and a golden collar.

In 1905 he had commissioned famed oil painter, John Barker, to paint a portrait of Caesar.

Answer: Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill loved furry persons of all species. He had cats, horses, parrots, sheep, pigs, and dogs! While he is remembered by many as owning an English Bulldog, he was actually completely attached to his Poodle, Rufus. This furry person ate his dinner while lying on a Persian rug, in a crystal bowl, and no one took their first bite until Rufus had been served.

Answer: Dean Koontz

Trixie's human companion, Dean Koontz, was so attached to his Golden Retriever that upon her death in 2007 he opened a website to her in memoriam. In 2004, in her honor he wrote the book "Life is Good! Lessons in Joyful Living". Subsequent books featuring her have followed. Koontz openly stated that she was his constant companion during the early part of his prolific career.

A truly fine example of what a wonderful companion a human can be to a furry person.

Answer: William Wegman

William Wegman photographed and filmed Man Ray dressed as a human in all kinds of humorous poses. Man Ray was a natural and became so popular that he was voted "Man of the Year" by The Village Voice in 1982. Wegman has photos of Man Ray in the Smithsonian. Man Ray was given his name in honor of the modernistic painter and photographer Emmanuel Radnitzky, who was also known as Man Ray.

These are really good accolades for any furry person and his human companion.