ACT Canine Breeds Quiz

Hounds are classified as dogs that hunt by:

• Scent

• sight

• touch

• both sight/scent

Because of their small shaped craniums, what breed of dog is known for slipping out of their collars?

• Greyhound

• Beagle

• Afgan Hound

• Dachshund

What was the Dachshund originally bred for?

• hunting badgers

• companion animal

• hunting vermin

• herding livestock

Which breed of hound is most notably characterized by an apparent ridge down its spine?

• Irish Wolfhound

• Greyhound

• Basenji

• Rhodesian Ridgeback

A tri-colored dog is:

• black, brown, red

• black, brown, white

• black, brown, blue

• brown, blue, white

Which breed of Sporting dog is known for its webbed toes?

• Irish Setter

• Labrador Retriever

• Dachshund

• German Short-haired Pointer

This large breed has a thick undercoat that makes them fit for a cold climate. Commonly used to pull sleds. It has a bushy tail that curls over the back.

• Alaskan Malamute

• Saint Bernard

• Boxer

• Rottweiler

A dark, chestnut to red colored dog that has many of the same qualities as a golden retriever. They are taller, leaner and deeper-chested than a Golden Retriever.

• Bichon Frise

• German Shepherd

• Irish Setter

• Chinese Shar-pei

These are one of the largest dogs in the terrier family. Stands out due to coarse hair coat. Boxy flat face. Amber color with black over lay ("saddle") on back.

• Miniature Schnauzer

• Cairn Terrier

• Westie

• Airedale Terrier

This breed has a pug nose, excessive skin folds, massive muscling, and lower jaw naturally extends beyond the upper.

• Dalmatian

• Bulldog

• Terrier

• Spitz