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Dogs: Well, I Never Knew That! Quiz

I have always loved dogs and have fairly recently discovered a love for quizzing. Hmmm...let's see if I can successfully combine the two!

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

Author
jennybloggs

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,393

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. As an avid dog lover, it amazed me to discover that there is a "world's ugliest dog" competition. Which dog won for three years in a row from 2003-2005, but sadly died before he could compete in 2006? Hint

Boris the British bulldog

Sam the Chinese crested

Stanley the Italian greyhound

Griff the griffon bruxellois

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Question 2 of 10

2. Well, most of us that know dogs pant instead of sweat, don't we? Actually there is one main area where a dog does sweat. Where? Hint

At the root of the tail

Around the genitals

Under the arms

Its feet

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Question 3 of 10

3. What do Chihuahua puppies have in common with newborn human babies? Hint

They cry a lot

They first smile at about six weeks

They need winding (or burping) after a meal

They have a soft spot on their skull which closes with age

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which American President first recommended dog licencing? Hint

George Washington

James Monroe

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another question about US Presidents' dogs: which President's dog suffered a violent death much like his master, after someone took offense when the dog jumped on him with muddy paws? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Grover Cleveland

Rutherford Hayes

Theodore Roosevelt

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did the phrase "raining cats and dogs" originate? Hint

India, during monsoon season

From the Bible

From the title of Charles Feakstone's book "Raining Cats and Dogs"

In an 18th century English book

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the three-headed dog who guarded the underworld in Greek mythology? Hint

Fluffy

Orthrus

Typhon

Cerberus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another dog in Greek mythology was Laelaps. He was destined to always catch his prey. This was fine until he met a fox who was destined to never be caught. Zeus wasn't happy about this, so what did he do to them? Hint

Turned them into the constellations Canis Major and Minor

Banished them to the underworld

Turned them into ice

Turned them into the pillars of Hercules in Atlantis

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which breed of dog was specifically used for battle by the Ancient Romans? Hint

Mastiff

Bouvier de Flandres

Kimber dogs

Canis molossus

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the first dog in space? Hint

Laika

Lushka

Albina

Laela

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Sam the Chinese crested

Yes, it's true, poor little Sam was a bit of an ugly mite! Sam lived in Santa Barbara, California. He died in November 2005, just before his 15th birthday.

2. Well, most of us that know dogs pant instead of sweat, don't we? Actually there is one main area where a dog does sweat. Where?

Answer: Its feet

Dogs sweat between their paw pads. Their sweat glands are called merocrine glands, and these are found in their foot pads. This sweating allows dogs to cool themselves. Now where do you get doggy odour eaters?

3. What do Chihuahua puppies have in common with newborn human babies?

Answer: They have a soft spot on their skull which closes with age

The soft spot has caused veterinarians some issues, as many are ignorant this breed specific issue. The soft spot on a puppy's head is called an open fontanel. The spot normally closes within one to two months of age.

4. Which American President first recommended dog licencing?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson, despite owning several sheepdogs, professed to be very anti-dog. In response to fellow landowners' calls to make pet owners liable for damage caused by their dogs (mainly to livestock), Jefferson called for licencing.

5. Another question about US Presidents' dogs: which President's dog suffered a violent death much like his master, after someone took offense when the dog jumped on him with muddy paws?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Poor Fido! Sadly, a drunk took exception to his muddy paws and killed him in 1866. Fido was a mustard coloured dog who resembled a retriever/shepherd mix.

6. Where did the phrase "raining cats and dogs" originate?

Answer: In an 18th century English book

The phrase was first seen in Jonathan Swift's "A Complete Collection of Polite and Ingenious Conversation" in 1738. Apparently, many dogs and cats drowned during heavy rain, and were left lying in the gutters.

7. What was the name of the three-headed dog who guarded the underworld in Greek mythology?

Answer: Cerberus

Cerberus is the Latinized version of the Greek Kerberos. In mythology, Cerberus watched over the gates of Hades.

Answer: Turned them into the constellations Canis Major and Minor

For a while, Laelaps belonged to King Minos. Eventually, Zeus' actions made Laelaps' hunt for the fox continue forever, frozen in space for us all to see.

9. Which breed of dog was specifically used for battle by the Ancient Romans?

Answer: Canis molossus

Canis molossus, who were trained for battle were outmatched by the British Mastiffs, leading to the Romans importing Mastiffs all over the world.

10. What was the name of the first dog in space?

Answer: Laika

Laika was sent to outer space by the Russians on November 3, 1957. Sadly, poor Laika was expected to be on a one-way mission. It is supposed that the stray dog from Moscow died just a few hours after takeoff. This wasn't revealed until 2002.

Source: Author jennybloggs

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