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Quiz about Pawpular Dog Breeds
Quiz about Pawpular Dog Breeds

"Paw"pular Dog Breeds Trivia Quiz


Most of these dogs are popular in the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by cfinkenbine. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
cfinkenbine
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
356,679
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6335
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which dog breed has had numerous acting gigs in the movies "My Dog Skip" and "Wishbone", and was also in the television show "Frasier"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This scent hound was originally bred for hunting wild boar and deer. Its coat ranges from black, liver, tan, and red. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This dog breed originated in Mexico, and is also the smallest dog breed. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which dog breed is popular when one wishes to go duck hunting? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This dog breed is among the fastest in the world. Its origins can be traced back to as far as ancient Egypt. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This dog is the tallest of all dog breeds. They come in colors such as grey, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, and wheaten, although grey is by far the most common color. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. These dogs descended from the larger spitz breed. This toy dog was also owned by Queen Victoria. This breed comes in many colors, but the most common color is orange. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This dog breed is widely known for hunting bears, cougars, and raccoons. Two of these dogs even hunted raccoons in Wilson Rawls book "Where the Red Fern Grows". Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This dog breed has a thick, fine, silky coat, and its tail curls at the end. These dogs originated in the Middle East. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which type of dog breed is known for its "yodel"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which dog breed has had numerous acting gigs in the movies "My Dog Skip" and "Wishbone", and was also in the television show "Frasier"?

Answer: Jack Russell Terrier

Jacks were the main character in "My Dog Skip" and "Wishbone". A Jack Russell also played the dog Eddie in "Frasier".
2. This scent hound was originally bred for hunting wild boar and deer. Its coat ranges from black, liver, tan, and red.

Answer: Bloodhound

Bloodhounds have an amazing tracking ability, and today are used for tracking anything from humans, to drugs. They typically weigh 80 to 110 pounds.
3. This dog breed originated in Mexico, and is also the smallest dog breed.

Answer: Chihuahua

The only dog that originated in Mexico out of the four is the Chihuahua. They typically weigh 3-6 pounds. They come in long-haired and short-haired varieties.
4. Which dog breed is popular when one wishes to go duck hunting?

Answer: German shorthaired pointer

None of the other dog breeds listing are duck hunting dogs. Another popular breed for duck hunting is the Labrador retriever.
5. This dog breed is among the fastest in the world. Its origins can be traced back to as far as ancient Egypt.

Answer: Greyhound

The only animal in the world capable of accelerating faster than the greyhound is a cheetah. The greyhound can reach 43 mph when running in races.
6. This dog is the tallest of all dog breeds. They come in colors such as grey, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, and wheaten, although grey is by far the most common color.

Answer: Irish wolfhound

Typically Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest dogs. None of the other dogs listed are mostly commonly grey dogs. Irish wolfhounds are easy going, and quiet by nature.
7. These dogs descended from the larger spitz breed. This toy dog was also owned by Queen Victoria. This breed comes in many colors, but the most common color is orange.

Answer: Pomeranian

The world's cutest dog in 2012 was a pomeranian named Boo. These dogs are prone to many health issues such as luxating patella and tracheal collapse.
8. This dog breed is widely known for hunting bears, cougars, and raccoons. Two of these dogs even hunted raccoons in Wilson Rawls book "Where the Red Fern Grows".

Answer: Redbone coonhounds

It is very rare for these dogs to be seen outside of the United States, and they are virtually an unknown breed in Europe. They generally weigh between 45-70 pounds. Although this breed is recognized by the two major American Kennel Clubs, it is known as a hunting dog, not so much a show ring dog.
9. This dog breed has a thick, fine, silky coat, and its tail curls at the end. These dogs originated in the Middle East.

Answer: Afghan hound

They are often mistakenly called African hounds. The other dogs listed do not have long thick silky coats. Because of the Afghan's coat, grooming is extensive for these dogs. It is also one of the oldest sight hound breeds.
10. Which type of dog breed is known for its "yodel"?

Answer: Basenji

Anyone who knows dog breeds knows what kind of dog yodels. The Basenji is also the only dog out of these that originated in central Africa. This breed originated in central Africa, and typically weighs around 25 pounds. Their temperament is playful, curious, and affectionate.
Source: Author cfinkenbine

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