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Quiz about Canine Capers
Quiz about Canine Capers

Canine Capers Trivia Quiz


I absolutely adore dogs and I hope everyone will enjoy this quiz. This is dedicated to my dog Jack, the best Doberman in the whole wide world! This quiz is not British specific but some of the questions do have a British slant.

A multiple-choice quiz by spookykidwraith. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
86,416
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
6118
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 25
1. Which breed of dog originated in Germany and was bred to guard a tax collector on his rounds? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Why can't dogs see well in colour? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. How many teeth does a puppy have? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. How does a dog invite play? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Dobermans can be blue in colour.


Question 6 of 25
6. Which one of these breeds of dogs originated in Germany? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Which of the following is poisonous to dogs? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. To which of the following health problems are Irish setters susceptible? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. What does the Latin phrase "cave canem" mean?

Answer: (4 words)
Question 10 of 25
10. Give the four stages of a bitch's Oestrus (estrus) cycle in the correct order. Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. By UK Kennel Club rules, in which classes should you begin competitive obedience? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. The Halti is a headcollar used for training dogs who are very strong on the lead. Who invented this piece of equipment? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Which of the following statements is true of a belief in Greek mythology? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Which of the following breeds was listed on the British Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Which of the following is another name for the Saluki? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. What is the name of the highly collectible, English ornamental mantelpiece dogs? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. From which two breeds was the Blue Picardy Spaniel bred? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. There are three basic canine skull shapes. Which of the following does the Boxer have? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. What is the name of the dog in 'Peter Pan' who acts as the children's nanny? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. It is a good idea to buy a puppy from a backyard breeder.


Question 21 of 25
21. In Chinese mythology, what is the Chinese Fu Dog thought to bring? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd actor signed his own contracts with a pawprint.


Question 23 of 25
23. For what purpose is a blaster used in a grooming parlour? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. From which two dogs in the 1950's was the Kyi Leo bred? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Which breed of dog was the famous Greyfriar's Bobby? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which breed of dog originated in Germany and was bred to guard a tax collector on his rounds?

Answer: Doberman

Louis Doberman was a tax collector. He needed a fiercely protective guard dog and therefore bred the Doberman.
2. Why can't dogs see well in colour?

Answer: Smaller ratio of cones to rods in their retinas

Cones enable colour vision and rods aid in black and white vision. They also possess a light reflecting layer called the Tapedum lucidum. This acts as an image intensifying device which makes objects clear in dim light.
3. How many teeth does a puppy have?

Answer: 28

A puppy has 28 milk teeth. They have incisors, canines and premolars but no molars. At between 6 and 7 months of age a dog should have 42 adult teeth.
4. How does a dog invite play?

Answer: Play bow

They will lower their front legs and stick their rump up in the air, which is extremely cute!
5. Dobermans can be blue in colour.

Answer: True

Dobermans come in four different colours. Blue, Fawn (Isabella), Black and tan and Brown and Tan. Unfortunately white Dobermans are now being deliberately bred by irresponsible breeders. White Dobermans have many health problems. These include blistering in the sun, photophobia and being abnormally small. No responsible breeder breeds white Dobermans.
6. Which one of these breeds of dogs originated in Germany?

Answer: Boxer

Boxers were developed in Germany, the beagle comes from England, the Afghan hound, unsurprisingly, originates from Afghanistan and the chihuahua is from Mexico.
7. Which of the following is poisonous to dogs?

Answer: Azalea

If a dog ingests Azalea they will experience weakness, upset stomach, drooling, coma and heart failure.
8. To which of the following health problems are Irish setters susceptible?

Answer: PRA

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an eye condition to which many breeds are susceptible. It begins with degeneration of the retinal cells and eventually leads to a loss of sight.
9. What does the Latin phrase "cave canem" mean?

Answer: Beware of the dog

Roman mosaics frequently bore images of dogs with the warning 'cave canem'.
10. Give the four stages of a bitch's Oestrus (estrus) cycle in the correct order.

Answer: Proestrus, Estrus, Diestrus, Anestrus

The average duration of Proestrus is 9 days, Estrus is 9 days, Diestrus is 2 months and Anestrus is 4 months.
11. By UK Kennel Club rules, in which classes should you begin competitive obedience?

Answer: Pre - Beginner

When competing, you should begin in Pre - beginner and then move up through beginner, novice, Class A, Class B and then Class C.
12. The Halti is a headcollar used for training dogs who are very strong on the lead. Who invented this piece of equipment?

Answer: Roger Mugford

The Halti was invented for especially strong or unmanageable dogs on the lead. It works on the theory that if you lead the head then the body will follow.
13. Which of the following statements is true of a belief in Greek mythology?

Answer: Dogs could foresee evil

There are many references to dogs in mythology and folklore. In English folklore a large black dog with red eyes has supposedly been seen prowling the moors throughout the ages.
14. Which of the following breeds was listed on the British Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991?

Answer: Japanese Tosa

The British Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced in 1991. The breeds listed are the Pit Bull Terrier and the Japanese Tosa. It states that these breeds cannot be bred from, bought, sold or gifted.
15. Which of the following is another name for the Saluki?

Answer: Persian Greyhound

The Galgo Espanol is the Spanish Greyhound, the Kelb-tan fenek is the Pharaoh Hound and the Ca Eibisenc is the Ibizan Hound. The Saluki is a sight hound which originated from the Middle East.
16. What is the name of the highly collectible, English ornamental mantelpiece dogs?

Answer: Staffordshire dogs

Staffordshire dogs are modelled on spaniel type dogs. They have been produced since 1860 and are still in production today.
17. From which two breeds was the Blue Picardy Spaniel bred?

Answer: Blue-Lemon English Setter and Picardy Spaniel

The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a gundog bred around 1900. Like the Brittany Spaniel it is said that the Blue Picardy Spaniel is more like a setter than spaniel.
18. There are three basic canine skull shapes. Which of the following does the Boxer have?

Answer: Brachycephalic

The Mesophalic would belong to pointer type dogs and the Dolichocephalic would belong to sighthound type dogs.
19. What is the name of the dog in 'Peter Pan' who acts as the children's nanny?

Answer: Nana

Nana was a Newfoundland who acted as the Darling children's nanny. The character Nana was inspired by the author J.M. Barrie's own dog Luath.
20. It is a good idea to buy a puppy from a backyard breeder.

Answer: No

The definition of a backyard breeder is basically someone breeding for financial gain with no consideration of the dogs welfare. They have no concern for breed improvement and little knowledge of breed history or standard.
21. In Chinese mythology, what is the Chinese Fu Dog thought to bring?

Answer: Good fortune and happiness

The Fu dog or Lion dog is a recurring theme in Chinese mythology. They have been mentioned in records dating back as far as 4000 years.
22. Rin Tin Tin the German Shepherd actor signed his own contracts with a pawprint.

Answer: True

Rin Tin Tin acted for 14 years appearing in 27 black and white films. Dogs have been acting since ancient times. The Greek author Plutarch wrote of a poodle type dog named Zoppico who performed for Emperor Vespasian over 2000 years ago. The dog would eat a piece of meat then fall over dead only to be revived by the applause of the audience.
23. For what purpose is a blaster used in a grooming parlour?

Answer: To blast excess water out of the coat after bathing

Blasters are great for double coated and long haired dogs. They remove most of the water and dead hair from the dog's coat.
24. From which two dogs in the 1950's was the Kyi Leo bred?

Answer: The Lhasa Apso and the Maltese

This breed began in the US in the 1950's with the accidental mating of a Lhasa Apso and a Maltese. Breeding was then continued in San Jose, California, where Harriet Linn chose the name and set the standard for the breed.
25. Which breed of dog was the famous Greyfriar's Bobby?

Answer: Skye Terrier

In Edinburgh, Scotland, between 1858 and 1872, Bobby kept vigil in Old Grey Friar's graveyard lying on his master's grave awaiting his return. After the dog's death, a monument was built to honour his faithfulness.
Source: Author spookykidwraith

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