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Wags and Whiskers Trivia Quiz

Here are some interesting facts for those of you who love dogs and cats.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jez1968. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Jez1968

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
875

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which season do Alaskan huskies shed most of their coat? Hint

Winter

Summer

Spring

Autumn

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Question 2 of 10

2. The ragdoll breed of cat was developed in which American State? Hint

North Carolina

Florida

Texas

California

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Question 3 of 10

3. What were beagles bred for in England? Hint

To use as trail hounds for hunting.

To use as seeing eye dogs for blind people.

For prisoners to have as pets.

For security guards to have as companions.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the major health concern of Burmese cats? Hint

Cancer

Urinary Tract Infection

Diabetes

Cherry Eye

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the three types of poodles? Hint

French, miniature and standard.

Toy, miniature and standard.

Miniature, standard and short haired.

Standard, toy and long haired.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the name Egyptian Mau, what does 'Mau' mean? Hint

Cat

Kitten

Dog

Puppy

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Question 7 of 10

7. A cockapoo is a cross between which two dog breeds? Hint

Border collie and pudelpointer.

Cocker spaniel and poodle.

Cocker spaniel and pudelpointer.

Border collie and poodle.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What kind of tail do American bobtail cats have? Hint

Curly

None

Long

Short

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who originally bred Jack Russell terriers? Hint

Doctor Jack Russell

Parson Jack Russell

Parson James Russell

General Jack Russell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nikki Horner set out to make the Bombay cat look like a miniature what? Hint

White poodle

Grey rabbit

Red fox

Black panther

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which season do Alaskan huskies shed most of their coat?

Answer: Spring

Shedding is the heaviest during spring because of their winter coat.

2. The ragdoll breed of cat was developed in which American State?

Answer: California

Ann Baker of California bred a white female Persian with a male Birman and then bred those offspring with a female Burmese to develop the ragdoll breed in the 1960's.

3. What were beagles bred for in England?

Answer: To use as trail hounds for hunting.

They were bred in England to hunt rabbits and hares because of their ability to only focus on the one scent when hunting.

4. What is the major health concern of Burmese cats?

Answer: Cherry Eye

They are prone to cherry eye and corneal dermoids, which can be surgically corrected by attaching skin or hair to the cornea.

5. What are the three types of poodles?

Answer: Toy, miniature and standard.

Toy, miniature and standard poodles are denoted by their size.

6. In the name Egyptian Mau, what does 'Mau' mean?

Answer: Cat

Mau means 'cat' in Egyptian. Cats can be seen in many ancient Egyptian artworks.

7. A cockapoo is a cross between which two dog breeds?

Answer: Cocker spaniel and poodle.

They are a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle and have been bred since the 1950s.

8. What kind of tail do American bobtail cats have?

Answer: Short

They have a short and straight tail, hence the name 'bobtail'.

9. Who originally bred Jack Russell terriers?

Answer: Parson Jack Russell

Parson Jack Russell originally bred Jack Russell terriers in the 19th century as hunting and working dogs.

10. Nikki Horner set out to make the Bombay cat look like a miniature what?

Answer: Black panther

Nikki Horner bred a sable Burmese with a solid black American shorthair, so that it would look like a miniature black panther.

Source: Author Jez1968

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