Quiz on Dog Breeds

Do you think you know everything there is to know about dogs? Take this quiz and show off your knowledge!

1. What was the initial use of Welsh corgis on grazing lands?

people are being chased away
Hunting rabbits
Herding cattle
trimming the grass

2. What are the skills that Saint Bernard dogs are known for?

Hunting
Acting
Guarding
Rescue

3. Originally, the Lhasa apso was bred to do a specific task. What was the nature of the work?

Janitor dog
show dog
children's pet
Guard dog

4. The Iditarod is an annual dog race in which Siberian huskies (along with other breeds) compete. What is the Iditarod, and how does it work?

Barking contest
Eating contest
Dogsled race
None of above

5. Which country is home to the Chihuahua breed?

Mexico
India
Japan
France

6. Which dog breed is a member of the Beagle family?

Pointers
Hounds
Mutts
Pointers

7. Which of these dogs is regarded as one of the largest?

Golden retrievers
Great Danes
Poodles
None of above

8. Which rulers used to have pugs as a pet?

Chinese emperors
Roman emperors
American Presidents
Egyptian Pharaohs

9. What common ancestor do all dog breeds share?

Dinosaur
Cat
Wolf
Ape

10. Collies were originally bred to do what job?

Hunting
Guarding
Sheep herding
None of Above