Quiz about Questions about Sharpei
Quiz about Questions about Sharpei

Questions about Shar-pei Trivia Quiz


Some little known facts about Shar-pei.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cee. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Cee
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
37,458
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2712
Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (4/10), Guest 104 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10).
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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
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

Rottweilers
Pit Bulls
Mastiffs
Labs

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

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

True
False

4. Shar-pei frequently bark for no reason.

True
False

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

True
False

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

hunters
fighting
farmers
watch dogs

7. They are also known as sharkskin dogs.

True
False

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

1979
1987
1992
1994

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

it is large
it is so round
it is heavily padded
it is small

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

their black tongues
no purebreds left
too many faults
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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