Dalmatians Trivia Quiz

My first quiz... It's about those ever so cute dogs, Dalmatians.

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

Author
dalmatianluver

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,645

Updated
Mar 08 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2208

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1. Dalmatians are usually known to be white with black spots, but which of the following colour spots can Dalmatians have? Hint

liver

purple

puce

grey

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2. Dalmatians have a uric acid anomaly. What problems does this cause? Hint

Urate stones

Severe Diarrhoea

Blindness

Deafness

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3. If a Dalmatian's spots are black, what colour is its nose? Hint

black

liver

grey

beige

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4. What were Dalmatians originally bred for? Hint

To hunt zebras

To be a loving family pet

To be guide dogs

To run beside carriages

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5. Between 25% and 30% of all Dalmatians have ______. Hint

Hearing impairments

Eyesight difficulties

Brain problems

Lameness

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6. Where in the world is Dalmatia (from where Dalmatians got their name)? Hint

Croatia

Yorkshire, England

U.S.A

Finland

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7. What colour are Dalmatians when they are born? Hint

brown

pink

black

white

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8. In the 2004 Crufts, which dog won the best of breed (for Dalmatians of course)? Hint

Buffrey Maybee

Dalesbred Doodle Bug

Olbero Osojolly Over Sassafras

Washakie Iowa

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9. Which of the following have Dalmatians NOT been used for (generally - there are always some exceptions)? Hint

Carriage dogs

Police dogs

"Fireman's Helpers"

Secret message carriers

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10. Are Dalmatians able to swim?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dalmatians are usually known to be white with black spots, but which of the following colour spots can Dalmatians have?

Answer: liver

Liver is another word for brown in this case. The spots might also be lemon, orange, blue or perhaps brindle.

2. Dalmatians have a uric acid anomaly. What problems does this cause?

Answer: Urate stones

They are the only breed that have a problem metabolizing protein properly which leads to the stones.

3. If a Dalmatian's spots are black, what colour is its nose?

Answer: black

If a Dalmatian's spots are black, its nose will also be black.

4. What were Dalmatians originally bred for?

Answer: To run beside carriages

They were also bred to be watchdogs and protectors. They would run by the carriages and protect them from highwaymen etc.

5. Between 25% and 30% of all Dalmatians have ______.

Answer: Hearing impairments

This doesn't stop breeders selling hearing-impaired dogs though. It can be a slight deafness in one ear or complete deafness in both ears.

6. Where in the world is Dalmatia (from where Dalmatians got their name)?

Answer: Croatia

Look it up on the map. It's quite cold there, I think.

7. What colour are Dalmatians when they are born?

Answer: white

Puppies develop their spots after about two weeks.

8. In the 2004 Crufts, which dog won the best of breed (for Dalmatians of course)?

Answer: Dalesbred Doodle Bug

Buffrey Maybee won best puppy. Olbero won Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate. Washakie won Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate.

9. Which of the following have Dalmatians NOT been used for (generally - there are always some exceptions)?

Answer: Police dogs

Dalmatians were used in fire stations so that they could chase away rats and mice. In WW1 they carried secret messages.

10. Are Dalmatians able to swim?

Answer: Yes

They might not always want to swim, but they can! Wet ears can often lead to painful earaches in Dalmatians!
Thanks for doing my quiz - I hope you enjoyed it!

Source: Author dalmatianluver

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