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Dog Show: The Hound Group Trivia Quiz

Can you name the breed of dog in the HOUND category? They're my favorite! All the breeds mentioned refer to the American Kennel Club classifications.

A multiple-choice quiz by sunflower822. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sunflower822

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,142

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3724

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: CB_Cheza (6/10), Guest 24 (4/10), psnz (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I'm a very popular dog in the United States. I don't have a strong odor and I don't drool. I was the dog in the White House when Lyndon B. Johnson was President. You'll recognize me by my 13" or 15" height and tri-colored markings of black, tan, and white. Hint

Black and Tan Coonhound

American Foxhound

Basset Hound

Beagle

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Question 2 of 10

2. I have a hard-to-pronounce, French name that tells you where I'm from and means "small, low to the ground, with a rough coat." Hint

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Bichon Frise

Bouvier des Flandres

Beauceron

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Question 3 of 10

3. I have an area of hair that grows in a different direction. Although I have modest speed compared to other Hounds, I'm very athletic. In fact, in my native Africa I'm known as a "lion hunter." Hint

Plott

Rhodesian Ridgeback

South African Boerboel

Saluki

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am the largest and tallest breed in the Hound group. As a puppy, don't be surprised if I weigh 100 pounds! Hint

Borzoi

Afghan Hound

Scottish Deerhound

Irish Wolfhound

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Question 5 of 10

5. Going moose hunting? I'm great at hunting large animals. My endurance is legendary and I can handle any type of terrain and weather! I also have a curly tail. Hint

Otterhound

Norwegian Elkhound

English Foxhound

Ibizan Hound

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Question 6 of 10

6. I'm the only breed to be mentioned by name in the Bible. You'll see pictures of me in Egyptian tombs. Hint

Saluki

Whippet

Greyhound

Pharaoh Hound

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Question 7 of 10

7. I'm similar in color to the Beagle; however, at 19-21" I'm considerably taller. I'm a scent hound as well. Hint

Basset Hound

Harrier

English Foxhound

American Foxhound

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Question 8 of 10

8. I am eager to please, intelligent, and loyal. A native of Germany, I'm great at finding wounded animals even when the scent is a week old. Hint

Dachshund

Otterhound

Bloodhound

Plott

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Question 9 of 10

9. Just call me "Curly," it fits my tail just great! I'm a short-haired Hound and a native of Africa. Although I'm not mute, you shouldn't hear me bark! Hint

Afghan Hound

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Plott

Basenji

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Question 10 of 10

10. I have a tendency to have a Roman nose; despite this I'm a very dignified dog! My weight can reach as high as 105 pounds if I'm a boy; or around 85 for a girl. Hint

Greyhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Saluki

Borzoi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Beagle

President Johnson named his three dogs "Him," "Her," and "Edgar."

2. I have a hard-to-pronounce, French name that tells you where I'm from and means "small, low to the ground, with a rough coat."

Answer: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

The PBGV is a scent hound that has personality traits that resemble the Terrier group.

3. I have an area of hair that grows in a different direction. Although I have modest speed compared to other Hounds, I'm very athletic. In fact, in my native Africa I'm known as a "lion hunter."

Answer: Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Great Dane, Greyhound, Mastiff, and Bloodhound were crossed to create the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed.

4. I am the largest and tallest breed in the Hound group. As a puppy, don't be surprised if I weigh 100 pounds!

Answer: Irish Wolfhound

Unfortunately the Irish Wolfhound has a very short life expectancy.

5. Going moose hunting? I'm great at hunting large animals. My endurance is legendary and I can handle any type of terrain and weather! I also have a curly tail.

Answer: Norwegian Elkhound

The Vikings sailed with Norwegian Elkhounds onboard. They were a very important part of Viking life.

6. I'm the only breed to be mentioned by name in the Bible. You'll see pictures of me in Egyptian tombs.

Answer: Greyhound

There is no such thing as a "grey" greyhound. Although "blue" is an official color, it is relatively rare.

7. I'm similar in color to the Beagle; however, at 19-21" I'm considerably taller. I'm a scent hound as well.

Answer: Harrier

The Harrier is an English breed, first seen around 1260.

8. I am eager to please, intelligent, and loyal. A native of Germany, I'm great at finding wounded animals even when the scent is a week old.

Answer: Plott

The Plott is named after the Plott family who moved from Germany to the United States.

9. Just call me "Curly," it fits my tail just great! I'm a short-haired Hound and a native of Africa. Although I'm not mute, you shouldn't hear me bark!

Answer: Basenji

The Basenji will sometimes make a "yodeling" sound.

10. I have a tendency to have a Roman nose; despite this I'm a very dignified dog! My weight can reach as high as 105 pounds if I'm a boy; or around 85 for a girl.

Answer: Borzoi

The Russian Wolfhound was the name of this breed until the 1930s when it was changed to Borzoi.

Source: Author sunflower822

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