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Quiz about Dog Breeds AZ
Quiz about Dog Breeds AZ

Dog Breeds A-Z Trivia Quiz


A challenging quiz on dog breeds from around the world!

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
crisw
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
142,639
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
Plays
6069
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 34 (14/20), Guest 31 (14/20), Guest 101 (4/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. This dog is a sighthound originally bred by the Tuareg people of the southern Sahara Desert. Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. This is an ancient breed that may have been the forerunner of the poodle. Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. This fluffy white toy dog hails from Madagascar. Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. This pure-white breed was developed to hunt dangerous wild animals. Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. This German breed originated in a cross between a Chow and a grey Spitz. Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. This attractive breed of hunting dog is virtually unknown in the U.S., although two closely related breeds are much more common. Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. This guardian breed, in its yellow coat, is usually mistaken for a large Golden Retriever. Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. This hunting dog is rarely kept as a pet, and will ferociously attack animals that are much bigger than it is. Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. This Turkish dog was bred as a flock guardian. Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. This is a wire-haired version of the Belgian Shepherd, virtually unknown in the U.S. Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. This is a strain of sheepdog developed in Northern California. Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Unlike most herding breeds, this dog drives sheep away from the herdsman. Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Otherwise known as the "Polish lowland sheepdog," this is a medium-sized, long-haired herding breed. Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. This breed was originally a cross between the Puli and German terriers. Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. This is a short-haired North African sighthound. Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. This dog is the Japanese canine equivalent of a sumo wrestler. Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. The Swedish herding breed resembles a corgi. Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. This versatile hunting dog was developed for hunting in French swamps. Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What is the four-letter abbreviation, beginning with X, for the nearly unpronounceable and unspellable name of a Mexican hairless breed?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 20 of 20
20. If someone described a "Zwergpinscher" to you, what breed would they be talking about? Hint



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1. This dog is a sighthound originally bred by the Tuareg people of the southern Sahara Desert.

Answer: Azawakh

The Azawakh resembles a short-haired Saluki. Unlike most sighthounds, it is also used as a guard dog. The Aidi is a flock guardian breed from Morocco. The Appenzeller mountain dog is one of the Swiss mountain dogs, related to breeds like the Bernese mountain dog and the Greater Swiss mountain dog. The Anatolian Shepherd is a flock guardian breed from Turkey.
2. This is an ancient breed that may have been the forerunner of the poodle.

Answer: Barbet

The barbet is a French hunting dog, used to retrieve birds from the water. It looks much like a poodle. It is rare today. The Beauceron is a French guard dog breed. The Billy is a French hound. The Boerboel is a South African guard dog.
3. This fluffy white toy dog hails from Madagascar.

Answer: Coton de Tulear

The Coton looks much like a Maltese. The Cesky Fousek is a Czechoslovakian hunting dog. "Caniche" is the French name for the poodle. The Catahoula leopard dog is a US breed used for cattle herding, hunting, and guarding.
4. This pure-white breed was developed to hunt dangerous wild animals.

Answer: Dogo Argentino

Bred in Argentina, the Dogo hunted wild boar and jaguars. It somewhat resembles a white Boxer. The Dogue de Bordeaux, also known as the French mastiff, is a guardian breed most familiar from the movie "Turner and Hooch." The Dunker is a Norwegian hound. The Drathaar is the German name for the German wirehaired pointer.
5. This German breed originated in a cross between a Chow and a grey Spitz.

Answer: Eurasier

Later in the development of the breed, the Samoyed was also used. The Entelbucher Sennenhund is one of the Swiss mountain dogs, related to breeds like the Bernese mountain dog and the Greater Swiss mountain dog. The Estrela Mountain Dog is a Portuguese flock guardian. The East Siberian Laika is a Russian hunting dog.
6. This attractive breed of hunting dog is virtually unknown in the U.S., although two closely related breeds are much more common.

Answer: German Longhaired Pointer

The longhaired pointer's cousins are the German shorthaired pointer and the German wirehaired pointer. Unlike these two breeds, the tail of the German longhaired pointer is not docked. The German Sheeppoodle was indeed a real sheep-herding breed, although it may be extinct today. The German Spitz resembles a Keeshond. The German Pinscher resembles a large Miniature Pinscher.
7. This guardian breed, in its yellow coat, is usually mistaken for a large Golden Retriever.

Answer: Hovawart

The Hovawart also comes in black and black and tan. The Havanese is a small white dog closely related to the Maltese. The Haldenstovare is a Norwegian scenthound. The Harrier is a British hare-hunting hound.
8. This hunting dog is rarely kept as a pet, and will ferociously attack animals that are much bigger than it is.

Answer: Jagdterrier

The Jagdterrier is also known as the German hunt terrier. It is one of very few terrier breeds developed outside of the British Isles. The Jack Russell is a British terrier breed. The Jura hound is a black and tan Swiss hound. The Jindo is a spitz-type Korean dog.
9. This Turkish dog was bred as a flock guardian.

Answer: Kangal Dog

The Kangal dog is also known as the Anatolian shepherd. The Karelian bear dog is used in some U.S. national parks to train bears to stay away from campsites. The Kai is a brindled Japanese breed, midway in size between the Akita and Shiba. The Klee Kai is a recently-developed breed of miniature husky.
10. This is a wire-haired version of the Belgian Shepherd, virtually unknown in the U.S.

Answer: Laekenois

We have the other three Belgians- the black Belgian Shepherd, the long-haired black and tan Belgian Tervuren, and the short-haired Belgian Malinois. The Landseer is a black and white Newfoundland, regarded as a separate breed in many countries. The Leonberger is a majestic giant breed. The Large Munsterlander is a German versatile hunting dog.
11. This is a strain of sheepdog developed in Northern California.

Answer: McNab

The McNab resembles a short-haired border collie. The Majestic tree hound is an American scent hound. The Maremma Sheepdog is a flock guardian. The Mudi is a Hungarian herder,
12. Unlike most herding breeds, this dog drives sheep away from the herdsman.

Answer: New Zealand Huntaway

The huntaway is bred for function, not looks. The Buhund is a Norwegian hunting dog. The Norbottenspetz is a type of spitz from Norway. The New Guinea singing dog is a rare breed that resembles a basenji.
13. Otherwise known as the "Polish lowland sheepdog," this is a medium-sized, long-haired herding breed.

Answer: Owczarek Nizinny

The PON, as its often called, looks something like a small bearded collie. The Podhalanski is another Polish breed. The otterhound is a rare, shaggy hound. The Old English sheepdog is a familiar herding breed.
14. This breed was originally a cross between the Puli and German terriers.

Answer: Pumi

The Pumi is a Hungarian herding breed, created in the 17th century. The Patterdale terrier is an English hunting terrier. The Pudelpointer is a German versatile hunting dog. The Porcelaine is a French hound.
15. This is a short-haired North African sighthound.

Answer: Sloughi

Pronounced "sloog-hee," this breed is often mistaken for a short-coated Saluki. The Sarplaninac is a Yugoslavian flock guardian. The Smalandsstovare is a small Swedish scenthound. The Stabyhoun is a sporting breed from the Netherlands.
16. This dog is the Japanese canine equivalent of a sumo wrestler.

Answer: Tosa

The Tosa is a huge breed, related to mastiffs. In ceremonial dogfights, it was expected to pin its opponent rather than savage it. The Thai Ridgeback is a primitive, Basenji-like breed. The Telomian is a similar breed from Malaysia. The Tazi is an Afghan-like Russian sighthound.
17. The Swedish herding breed resembles a corgi.

Answer: Vallhund

Much like a corgi, their short stature enables them to avoid the kicks of cows. The Viszla is a Hungarian hunting dog. The Volpino Italiano resembles an American Eskimo dog. The Virelade is a French scenthound.
18. This versatile hunting dog was developed for hunting in French swamps.

Answer: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

The Griffon has a wiry, brush and water-resistant coat. The warriggal is another name for the dingo. The Wetterhoun is a Dutch spaniel. The West Siberian laika is a Russian hunting dog.
19. What is the four-letter abbreviation, beginning with X, for the nearly unpronounceable and unspellable name of a Mexican hairless breed?

Answer: Xolo

It's short for "Xoloitzcuintle ," which is pronounced roughly as "show-low-eetz-quint-lee." This breed comes in both toy and standard sizes.
20. If someone described a "Zwergpinscher" to you, what breed would they be talking about?

Answer: Miniature Pinscher

This is another name for the feisty Min-Pin.
Source: Author crisw

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