Quiz about Canine Conundrums for all Occasions

Canine Conundrums for all Occasions Quiz

Ah, the noble dog. Loyal, affectionate, playful friend. Almost everyone has had a dog at one time or another in their lives. But how much do we really know about them? Let's find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by tim10001. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tim10001

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70

Updated
Jan 09 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
14924

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (8/10), Guest 47 (9/10), jickie (6/10).

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1. What was the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Scottish terrier? Hint

Blackie

Fala

Lucky

Rags

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2. Shaggy's best friend Scooby-Doo was which breed of dog? Hint

Irish wolfhound

Great Dane

Saint Bernard

Chihuahua

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3. Which breed of dog had the most American Kennel Club registrations in 1999? Hint

Cocker Spaniel

Labrador Retriever

German Shepherd

Poodle

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4. This is believed to be one of the oldest breeds of dog, dating from 6000 B.C.. Which breed is this? Hint

Saluki

Labradoodle

Airedale

Jack Russell

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5. The dingo is a wild dog native to which country? Hint

Australia

South Africa

Nigeria

Canada

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6. Which breed's name is French for butterfly? Hint

Puli

Poodle

Papillon

Harrier

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7. This breed was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite companion dog. Hint

Fox Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Bulldog

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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8. This breed of dog is famous for its wrinkled appearance. Hint

Bouvier des Flanders

Shar Pei

Komondor

Newfoundland

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9. All domestic dogs are this species. Hint

Canis majoris

Canis canis

Canis lupus familiaris

Canis lupus

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10. Lyndon Johnson had a famous pair of beagles. What were their names? Hint

Commander and Chief

Jack and Bobby

Him and Her

Spot and Rover

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Scottish terrier?

Answer: Fala

Fala was given as a gift to FDR in 1940 by his cousin and friend Margaret "Daisy" Suckley. Fala's birth name was Big Boy, but Roosevelt changed it to Murray The Outlaw of Falahill after a famous Scottish ancestor of his. This was later shortened to just "Fala".

Fala often traveled with FDR and was present at many important events of his presidency.

2. Shaggy's best friend Scooby-Doo was which breed of dog?

Answer: Great Dane

The original Hanna-Barbera show, "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" premiered on September 13, 1969 as an element of the CBS Saturday morning cartoon lineup. Scoob's voice was provided by voice acting legend Don Messick, who had earlier played another Hanna-Barbera cartoon dog, Astro on "The Jetsons".

3. Which breed of dog had the most American Kennel Club registrations in 1999?

Answer: Labrador Retriever

A perennial favorite, the labrador comes with a black, brown or yellow coat.

4. This is believed to be one of the oldest breeds of dog, dating from 6000 B.C.. Which breed is this?

Answer: Saluki

The Saluki is listed as one of the oldest breeds, along with the Chow Chow, Afghan hound and Samoyed. The other breeds listed are relatively recent.

5. The dingo is a wild dog native to which country?

Answer: Australia

6. Which breed's name is French for butterfly?

Answer: Papillon

The name comes from the shape of the dog's ears, which resemble a butterfly.

7. This breed was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite companion dog.

Answer: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

These feisty little dogs were originally used to herd livestock.

8. This breed of dog is famous for its wrinkled appearance.

Answer: Shar Pei

This breed originated in China and was, at one time, one of the rarest breeds known.

9. All domestic dogs are this species.

Answer: Canis lupus familiaris

10. Lyndon Johnson had a famous pair of beagles. What were their names?

Answer: Him and Her

Source: Author tim10001

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