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Quiz about Dog Breeds From Africa
Quiz about Dog Breeds From Africa

Dog Breeds From Africa Trivia Quiz


This is a look at African dog breeds. Some you may have heard about and some you may not. Have fun with this tail-wagging quiz.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
394,014
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
234
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (7/10), gogetem (9/10), Guest 5 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What people use the Azawakh for hunting? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. From where does the Coton de Tulear derive its name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the other name for the South African mastiff? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the African dog known as "the dog who does not bark"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Sloughi was originally bred to hunt which of these animals? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which one of these is an African dog bred to protect livestock? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is an extinct breed of hunting dog from Egypt? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is a breed of dog that was developed in the Southern Africa region? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Abyssinian sand terrier is also known as the African hairless dog.


Question 10 of 10
10. The Africanis is a type of aboriginal dog from Southern Africa.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What people use the Azawakh for hunting?

Answer: Tuareg

The Tuareg people use it to hunt gazelle, sheep and hare. It is often seen hitching a ride on a camel as its owners prefer for them not to use energy until hunting time. They are named for the Azawagh Valley in West Africa.
2. From where does the Coton de Tulear derive its name?

Answer: It is named for the city of Tulear, Madagascar

The Coton is a very friendly and easy to train dog. It is usually white but sometimes comes in tri-color and in black and white. It has a black nose and its hair is similar to raw cotton. It derives its name from the city of Tuléar in Madagascar.
3. What is the other name for the South African mastiff?

Answer: Boerboel

The Boerboel is a strong, very powerful, breed of dog. It was bred as a home protector and as a farm working dog. This dog has a short brownish coat and many large muscles. They are good with children and are an intelligent breed.
4. What is the African dog known as "the dog who does not bark"?

Answer: Basenji

The basenji is an African hunting dog that does not bark but rather yodels. This small dog does not normally do well with other dogs or cats. It is colored brown and white with a tail that curls over its back.
5. The Sloughi was originally bred to hunt which of these animals?

Answer: Jackals

The Sloughi originated in Morocco. This sighthound is slender and shorthaired. Their muscular bodies are bred for hunting rabbits, pigs and jackals. They can run at high speed for long distances.
6. Which one of these is an African dog bred to protect livestock?

Answer: Aidi

Found in the Atlas Mountains, the Aidi was bred to protect sheep and goats. This dog is sometimes called a Berber after the people of the same name. It comes in a variety of colors. It is energetic and needs proper socialization and training while young.
7. What is an extinct breed of hunting dog from Egypt?

Answer: Tesem

The Tesem is an extinct greyhound-like dog, which was used for hunting. Depictions of this dog can be seen all over ancient Egyptian ruins.
8. Which of these is a breed of dog that was developed in the Southern Africa region?

Answer: Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback got its start in the region of Southern Africa. This is a brave dog that is capable of keeping lions at bay while the owner gets over to the prey animal. They get their name from the ridge of fur down the dog's back that grows in the opposite direction of the other fur.
9. The Abyssinian sand terrier is also known as the African hairless dog.

Answer: True

The Abyssinian sand terrier comes in many colors and is often completely hairless. They are loyal, brave and very eager to please. Most of these dogs have hair on their tails.
10. The Africanis is a type of aboriginal dog from Southern Africa.

Answer: True

The Africanis is a breed that has been around the southern part of Africa for thousands of years. It comes in many colors. This is a healthy breed that gets along well with children and other dogs.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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