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Questions about Shar-pei Trivia Quiz

Some little known facts about Shar-pei.

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

Author
Cee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,458

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2734

Last 3 plays: Guest 166 (8/10), Guest 76 (6/10), Guest 86 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Shar-pei are thought to be related to the chow chow but, because of appearance what other breed are they also related to? Hint

Mastiffs

Labs

Pit Bulls

Rottweilers

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1978 what record did the shar-pei hold in 'The Guiness Book of World Records'? Hint

rarest dog in the world

most protective

strongest in China

easiest to train

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Question 3 of 10

3. Shar-pei can adapt easily to new owners.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Shar-pei frequently bark for no reason.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Shar-pei are happiest when sleeping and being lazy.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the past what type of dog were they considered? Hint

fighting

farmers

hunters

watch dogs

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Question 7 of 10

7. They are also known as sharkskin dogs.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year were they accepted by the AKC in the nonsporting group? Hint

1979

1987

1992

1994

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Question 9 of 10

9. Their muzzle is one of their distinctive characteristics because _________ Hint

it is so round

it is large

it is small

it is heavily padded

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Question 10 of 10

10. Until 1989 Hong Kong Kennel Club did not accept the shar-pei because they claimed why? Hint

no purebreds left

too many faults

their black tongues

their loose skin (wrinkles)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Shar-pei are thought to be related to the chow chow but, because of appearance what other breed are they also related to?

Answer: Mastiffs

The structure of the shar-pei head is the reason for the belief of heritage.

2. In 1978 what record did the shar-pei hold in 'The Guiness Book of World Records'?

Answer: rarest dog in the world

The result of the record was a success. Not many people had heard of the breed before then. Now they are well known.

3. Shar-pei can adapt easily to new owners.

Answer: False

The shar-pei are very loyal dogs. They often refuse to extend to others and can be aggressive.

4. Shar-pei frequently bark for no reason.

Answer: False

They usually only bark when threatened. They do not overreact.

5. Shar-pei are happiest when sleeping and being lazy.

Answer: False

They like to be useful.

6. In the past what type of dog were they considered?

Answer: fighting

7. They are also known as sharkskin dogs.

Answer: True

8. What year were they accepted by the AKC in the nonsporting group?

Answer: 1992

9. Their muzzle is one of their distinctive characteristics because _________

Answer: it is heavily padded

It has been called hippopotamus nose.

10. Until 1989 Hong Kong Kennel Club did not accept the shar-pei because they claimed why?

Answer: no purebreds left

Because of supply and demand the owners interbred which caused inheritable problems.

Source: Author Cee

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