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Standard Poodles Trivia Quiz

I used to own a lovely, if a little neurotic, Standard Poodle named Sophie, so I thought this very sweet and affectionate breed deserved a quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by poppy18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
poppy18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,974

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2319

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The standard poodle is a very adaptable breed and has even been seen competing very successfully in agility.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year was one of the most prestigious British Standard Poodle kennels, the Vulcan kennels, established in Britain? Hint

1897

1967

1934

1918

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Question 3 of 10

3. When choosing a standard poodle puppy from a litter, what are the desirable qualities you would look for in the puppy of your choice? Hint

Overly boisterous

Shy and quiet

The puppy is happy to come and greet you

Nervous and snappy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following colours is accepted by the British Kennel Club in the show ring? Hint

Apricot

Pink

Lilac

Peach

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these trims is not a genuine trim used on Standard Poodles? Hint

Dutch trim

Russian trim

Sporting or Utility trim

Lamb trim

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Question 6 of 10

6. What country do Standard poodles originate from? Hint

France

Germany

Holland

Scandinavia

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the British standard, what is the correct shape of the Standard Poodle's feet? Hint

Flat feet

Oval feet

Round feet

Square feet

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Question 8 of 10

8. Standard poodles can be fed 2-3 smaller meals a day rather than one large meal. This practice helps prevent which potentially fatal condition? Hint

Bloat

Diabetes

Obesity

Heart disease

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to the British standard, what height should a Standard Poodle be at the shoulders? Hint

15 inches or more at the shoulder

10 inches at the shoulder

Exactly 19 inches at the shoulder

Exactly 24 inches at the shoulder

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Question 10 of 10

10. Standard Poodles are? Hint

Silly, clingy and timid

Laid back and very quiet

Sweet, playful and crazy

Neurotic, snappy and bad tempered

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The standard poodle is a very adaptable breed and has even been seen competing very successfully in agility.

Answer: True

Standards are very athletic dogs and can turn their hand to many different things, there is even a pack of Standard Poodle sled dogs owned by a man named John Suter who races his pack of Standards in Alaska!

2. In which year was one of the most prestigious British Standard Poodle kennels, the Vulcan kennels, established in Britain?

Answer: 1934

The Vulcan kennels were established by a women named Nellie Ionides. They become one of the most prestigious Standard Poodle kennels in the world, as many of the kennel's offspring were exported all over the world to be used as show dogs or as foundation breeding stock. This is where my own bitch came from.

3. When choosing a standard poodle puppy from a litter, what are the desirable qualities you would look for in the puppy of your choice?

Answer: The puppy is happy to come and greet you

Standard poodle puppies should never be shy as they love people and they should be quite happy for you to get down on the floor and play with them.

4. Which one of the following colours is accepted by the British Kennel Club in the show ring?

Answer: Apricot

There are many different coat colourations in the Standard Poodle, including, White, Black, Red, Silver, Blue, Chocolate Brown and even a colour known as Cafe au lait, these are brown dogs with white hairs throughout their coat.

5. Which of these trims is not a genuine trim used on Standard Poodles?

Answer: Russian trim

The Dutch trim requires a lot of ongoing maintenance, the Sporting or Utility trim is a very easy trim for novice clippers and the Lamb trim is the most popular trim for pet dogs.

6. What country do Standard poodles originate from?

Answer: Germany

Contrary to popular belief the Standard Poodle did not originate from France!

7. According to the British standard, what is the correct shape of the Standard Poodle's feet?

Answer: Oval feet

8. Standard poodles can be fed 2-3 smaller meals a day rather than one large meal. This practice helps prevent which potentially fatal condition?

Answer: Bloat

Bloat occurs when digestion of food creates gases, distending the stomach. It's a painful condition, but worse than that, it can lead to the death of an animal if not treated quickly enough.

9. According to the British standard, what height should a Standard Poodle be at the shoulders?

Answer: 15 inches or more at the shoulder

Standard Poodles should be at least 15 inches at the shoulder. Miniature Poodles should be at least 11 inches at the shoulder. Toy Poodles should be under 11 inches at the shoulder.

10. Standard Poodles are?

Answer: Sweet, playful and crazy

The Standard Poodle is very friendly, affectionate, clever and extremely sweet, they are sensitive animals but not as neurotic as many people believe them to be.

Source: Author poppy18

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