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15 Tough Questions about Golden Retrievers

So, you think you know a lot about Golden Retrievers? Try this quiz to just how much you really know.

A multiple-choice quiz by SparkleAndShine. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SparkleAndShine

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,408

Updated
May 12 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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3926

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1889, Lord Tweedmouth bred Nous ex. Queenie to produce the very first Golden Retrievers. Their names were: Hint

Zoe and Jack

Tracer and Sampson

Cowslip and Nous II

Prim and Rose

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Question 2 of 15

2. This English Golden Retriever won 41 Challenge Certificates, produced 26 title holders, and held the Alison Naim Stud Dog Progeny Cup for six years. Hint

Ch. Laurell's Jiminy Crickett

Ch. Asterling's Buster Keaton

Ch. Camrose Cabus Christopher

Ch. Gaineda Consolidator of Sansue

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Question 3 of 15

3. By the AKC Standard, Goldens should be this high at the withers: Hint

20-22 inches (male and female)

23-24 inches (male) 21 and a half inches- 22 and a half inches (female)

25-27 inches (male) 24-25 inches (female)

12-16 inches (male and female)

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the average weight of Goldens, according to the breed standard? Hint

males and females 45- 55 lbs

65 to 75 lbs (male) 55-65 lbs (female)

95-105 lbs (male) 75-95 lbs (female)

50-60 lbs (male) 40-50 lbs (female)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Goldens were originally bred in this part of the United Kingdom:

Answer: (One Word (country))

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Question 6 of 15

6. The hair on the back of the Golden's front legs are called Hint

Leg Hair

Ruffles

Front Quarter Hair

Feathers

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Question 7 of 15

7. Goldens were originally bred to do this: Hint

Become Guard Dogs

Become Seeing-Eye Dogs

Retrieve Water Fowl

Become Family Pets

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Question 8 of 15

8. Hip Dysplasia is a common health problem within the Golden Retriever breed.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. The first Golden Retriever to be registered with the AKC was in this year: Hint

1890

1902

1925

1930

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of these four breeds was the Golden originally bred from? Hint

Labrador Retriever, Russian Circus Dog, Irish Setter, Bloodhound

Curly Coated Retriever, Tweed Water Spaniel, Yellow Retriever, Cocker Spaniel

English Setter, Newfoundland, Labrador Retriever, Irish Water Spaniel

Bloodhound, Tweed Water Spaniel, Flat Coated Retriever, Irish Setter

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Question 11 of 15

11. In Canadian and American Dog Shows, Golden Retrievers belong to the Sporting Group.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. The following is NOT a disqualification in the Golden Breed Standard: Hint

Height- An inch above or below the breed standard

A dark red coat

Undershot or overshot bite

Any patches of black on the coat

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Breed Standard states : 'When trotting, gait is free, smooth powerful and well coordinated, showing good reach.'

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. The Golden was ranked this number in popularity, with the Candian Kennel Club, in 1999: Hint

5th

1st

2nd

3rd

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Question 15 of 15

15. Goldens can be best described as: Hint

Not Good Family Pets

Slow, Boring, Lazy Dogs

Friendly, Energetic, Happy Dogs

Vicious, Mean Dogs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1889, Lord Tweedmouth bred Nous ex. Queenie to produce the very first Golden Retrievers. Their names were:

Answer: Prim and Rose

Prim and Rose were the first 'Yellow Retrievers' bred by Lord Tweedmouth.

2. This English Golden Retriever won 41 Challenge Certificates, produced 26 title holders, and held the Alison Naim Stud Dog Progeny Cup for six years.

Answer: Ch. Camrose Cabus Christopher

3. By the AKC Standard, Goldens should be this high at the withers:

Answer: 23-24 inches (male) 21 and a half inches- 22 and a half inches (female)

Goldens must be 23-24 inches (male) and 21 and a half - 22 and a half inches (female). Any deviation in height an inch under or above the standard is a disqualification.

4. What is the average weight of Goldens, according to the breed standard?

Answer: 65 to 75 lbs (male) 55-65 lbs (female)

The average Golden male should be 65-75 lbs (male) and 55-65 lbs (female).

5. Goldens were originally bred in this part of the United Kingdom:

Answer: Scotland

Lord Tweedmouth's Estate, Guisachan, was in Scotland.

6. The hair on the back of the Golden's front legs are called

Answer: Feathers

7. Goldens were originally bred to do this:

Answer: Retrieve Water Fowl

Although Goldens are bred today to be seeing-eye dogs and family pets, they were originally bred to retrieve water fowl. Goldens were never bred to be guard dogs, and still aren't today.

8. Hip Dysplasia is a common health problem within the Golden Retriever breed.

Answer: True

Before you buy a golden puppy, be sure that both parents were OFA tested for dysplasia.

9. The first Golden Retriever to be registered with the AKC was in this year:

Answer: 1925

The first Golden Retriever was registered with the American Kennel Club in November 1925.

10. Which of these four breeds was the Golden originally bred from?

Answer: Bloodhound, Tweed Water Spaniel, Flat Coated Retriever, Irish Setter

The Bloodhound, Tweed Water Spaniel, Wavy Coated Retriever, and Irish Setter were all combined to create the Golden Retriever.

11. In Canadian and American Dog Shows, Golden Retrievers belong to the Sporting Group.

Answer: True

Because Goldens were originally bred for sport (fowl hunting and retrieving) they are part of the Sporting Group (Group 1).

12. The following is NOT a disqualification in the Golden Breed Standard:

Answer: A dark red coat

Goldens coats can be any shade of gold- ranging from light blonde to a dark red.

13. The Breed Standard states : 'When trotting, gait is free, smooth powerful and well coordinated, showing good reach.'

Answer: True

14. The Golden was ranked this number in popularity, with the Candian Kennel Club, in 1999:

Answer: 2nd

Goldens were the 2nd most popular breed in Canada in 1999, next to the Labrador Retriever who was ranked number 1.

15. Goldens can be best described as:

Answer: Friendly, Energetic, Happy Dogs

Goldens are friendly, energetic, happy dogs that make great family pets.

Source: Author SparkleAndShine

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