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The Retriever Breeds Trivia Quiz

The six AKC-recognized retriever breeds are among the most versatile of dogs. Learn more about the history and characteristics of these fascinating canines.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
crisw

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,421

Updated
May 12 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
6277

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), Guest 107 (2/10), Guest 148 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This retriever breed has been the most popular dog in the United States for well over a decade. Originally developed in Canada, the breed was refined in England and is now the top dog in field trials worldwide. Hint

Golden retriever

Labrador retriever

Flat-coated retriever

Curly-coated retriever

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Question 2 of 10

2. Known for its gentle nature and easy trainability, this beautiful retriever has suffered greatly from indiscriminate breeding. Poorly-bred ones now are likely to suffer from hip dysplasia, heart defects, temperament problems, allergies, and many other problems. Hint

Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

Curly-coated retriever

Flat-coated retriever

Golden retriever

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Question 3 of 10

3. Once the darling of both gamekeepers and the English aristocracy, this handsome breed is now quite rare. However, it is as versatile as ever- no other sporting breed comes close to it in the number of titles earned per dog. Hint

Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

Flat-coated retriever

Golden retriever

Labrador retriever

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Question 4 of 10

4. This rare beauty is popular in New Zealand. People may mistake it for some kind of poodle, but it's a true retriever through and through. Hint

Golden retriever

Chesapeake Bay retriever

Flat-coated retriever

Curly-coated retriever

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Question 5 of 10

5. This American native, first bred to haul in ducks and geese for market hunters, has a wavy coat in one of three colors- brown, sedge or deadgrass. Hint

Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

Chesapeake Bay retriever

Curly-coated retriever

Golden retriever

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Canadian dog that resembles a red fox is the smallest of all retrievers. Hint

Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

Curly-coated retriever

Labrador retriever

Flat-coated retriever

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which retriever breed is the most likely to also be trainable for protection work? Hint

Labrador retriever

Chesapeake Bay retriever

Curly-coated retriever

Flat-coated retriever

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which retriever breed is known for its "otter tail"? Hint

Labrador retriever

Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

Flat-coated retriever

Golden retriever

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Question 9 of 10

9. By what affectionate nickname is the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever usually known? Hint

Scottie

Novie

Ducker

Toller

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these retriever breeds is the oldest? Hint

Golden retriever

Labrador retriever

Flat-coated retriever

Curly-coated retriever

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Labrador retriever

Labradors are hearty dogs. Good ones have an uncrushable working ethic and live to retrieve.

Answer: Golden retriever

The gentle and lovable Golden doesn't deserve such a fate. Any Golden breeder should screen all breeding stock for hip dysplasia, eye disorders, heart defects and hypothyroidism, and buyers should demand proof of such checks.

Answer: Flat-coated retriever

Among other things, flat-coats excel at obedience, agility, flyball and hunt tests. Across all dog breeds, only border collies and Belgian Tervurens earn more titles per dog.

4. This rare beauty is popular in New Zealand. People may mistake it for some kind of poodle, but it's a true retriever through and through.

Answer: Curly-coated retriever

Curlies have a tight curled coat. They do shed, however.

5. This American native, first bred to haul in ducks and geese for market hunters, has a wavy coat in one of three colors- brown, sedge or deadgrass.

Answer: Chesapeake Bay retriever

The colors range from a chocolate brown to a light yellow. Chessies are very hardy dogs and can easily tolerate swimming in icy water.

6. This Canadian dog that resembles a red fox is the smallest of all retrievers.

Answer: Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

"Tolling" refers to the hunter's practice of throwing a stick or ball for the dog to retrieve. The dog's sprightly movement and flashy markings would attract ducks, which the hunter would then flush and shoot.

7. Which retriever breed is the most likely to also be trainable for protection work?

Answer: Chesapeake Bay retriever

Chessies can be intensely protective dogs. They were trained to guard the boats and catches of their masters.

8. Which retriever breed is known for its "otter tail"?

Answer: Labrador retriever

A properly-bred Lab should have a thick and relatively short tail that acts as a rudder while swimming.

9. By what affectionate nickname is the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever usually known?

Answer: Toller

You have to admit that "Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever" is a bit too much of a mouthful to roll off of the tongue!

10. Which of these retriever breeds is the oldest?

Answer: Curly-coated retriever

The Curly was developed in the mid-1800s in England. The flat-coat was developed a few years later. Goldens have flat-coats as their immediate ancestors. The modern Lab was developed in the early 1900s.

Source: Author crisw

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