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Quiz about Dog Breeds in the Nonsporting Group
Quiz about Dog Breeds in the Nonsporting Group

Dog Breeds in the Nonsporting Group Quiz


A quiz on the very varied AKC Nonsporting group.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
crisw
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,170
Updated
Dec 15 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
8891
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Dizart (10/10), krajack99 (10/10), Guest 24 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This small black and white pug-nosed breed is an American creation, bred from pit bulls among others. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This breed could not now perform its original function even if it wanted to. Originally bred to fight cattle and bears, it is now a slow, lumbering, drooling, snoring and totally unagile creature. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This breed comes in three sizes - toy, miniature and standard - and was originally bred to be a bird dog. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This wrinkly dog with a bluish tongue comes in three coat varieties- brushcoat, horsecoat and the rare bearcoat. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This breed was once widely used for food and fur, which perhaps explains its crusty and independent temper. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Dutch dog with its splendid wolflike coat was once a barge guard. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This breed comes in a variety of colors. It is known for its snub nose and huge ears, known as 'bat ears'. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This russet-colored dog was bred for hunting birds. It stood at the base of the tree where the bird was perched and barked until the hunter came. As a pet, nonstop barking can be a problem! Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This dog resembles an Akita in miniature. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This dog was bred to warn of strangers at Buddhist temples in Tibet. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This small black and white pug-nosed breed is an American creation, bred from pit bulls among others.

Answer: Boston terrier

The Boston terrier of a century ago was much larger.
2. This breed could not now perform its original function even if it wanted to. Originally bred to fight cattle and bears, it is now a slow, lumbering, drooling, snoring and totally unagile creature.

Answer: Bulldog

Today's bulldogs almost always must be delivered by Caesarian section because their heads are so large. They have many heart, joint, breathing and eye difficulties.
3. This breed comes in three sizes - toy, miniature and standard - and was originally bred to be a bird dog.

Answer: Poodle

There is no such thing as a 'Royal Standard'- it's a term coined by puppymillers.
4. This wrinkly dog with a bluish tongue comes in three coat varieties- brushcoat, horsecoat and the rare bearcoat.

Answer: Shar Pei

The brushcoat is short, the horsecoat is bristly, and the bearcoat is longhaired and disqualified from shows.
5. This breed was once widely used for food and fur, which perhaps explains its crusty and independent temper.

Answer: Chow Chow

The chow also comes in a short-coated variety, which is relatively uncommon.
6. This Dutch dog with its splendid wolflike coat was once a barge guard.

Answer: Keeshond

Many Keeshonds grin when they greet people. The Schipperke is Belgian.
7. This breed comes in a variety of colors. It is known for its snub nose and huge ears, known as 'bat ears'.

Answer: French Bulldog

It is much smaller than the English bulldog.
8. This russet-colored dog was bred for hunting birds. It stood at the base of the tree where the bird was perched and barked until the hunter came. As a pet, nonstop barking can be a problem!

Answer: Finnish Spitz

Their devotees know them as 'Finkies'
9. This dog resembles an Akita in miniature.

Answer: Shiba Inu

Japan has a variety of dogs- from the small Shiba through the medium-sized breeds like the Hokkaido to the large Akita, they look very similar.
10. This dog was bred to warn of strangers at Buddhist temples in Tibet.

Answer: Lhasa Apso

Huge Tibetan mastiffs actually guard the temples from intruders.
Source: Author crisw

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