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ACT Canine Breeds Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hounds are classified as dogs that hunt by:

a)

Scent

b)

sight

c)

touch

d)

both sight/scent

2.

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

a)

Greyhound

b)

Beagle

c)

Afgan Hound

d)

Dachshund

3.

What was the Dachshund originally bred for?

a)

hunting badgers

b)

companion animal

c)

hunting vermin

d)

herding livestock

4.

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

a)

Irish Wolfhound

b)

Greyhound

c)

Basenji

d)

Rhodesian Ridgeback

5.

A tri-colored dog is:

a)

black, brown, red

b)

black, brown, white

c)

black, brown, blue

d)

brown, blue, white

6.

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

a)

Irish Setter

b)

Labrador Retriever

c)

Dachshund

d)

German Short-haired Pointer

7.

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.

a)

Alaskan Malamute

b)

Saint Bernard

c)

Boxer

d)

Rottweiler

8.

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.

a)

Bichon Frise

b)

German Shepherd

c)

Irish Setter

d)

Chinese Shar-pei

9.

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.

a)

Miniature Schnauzer

b)

Cairn Terrier

c)

Westie

d)

Airedale Terrier

10.

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

a)

Dalmatian

b)

Bulldog

c)

Terrier

d)

Spitz

11.

This breed is loyal, very intelligent, trainable, but weary of strangers. They have a higher than normal hip dysplasia occurrence. Often associated with police, military or protection work. Popular as seeing eye dogs. Most common color is black and tan.

a)

Old English Sheep Dog

b)

Border Collies

c)

Collies

d)

German Shepherds

12.

This breed has a tightly curled and puffy white coat. Plumed tail. Cheerful, playful, popular lap dogs.

a)

Maltese

b)

Bichon Frise

c)

Bassett Hound

d)

Chow Chow

13.

Humungous head, droopy eyes, lips with a sad looking face is the best way to describe this canine. This loving dog has a medium hair coat, great with people and best for outside/cold weather living.

a)

American Eskimo

b)

St. Bernard

c)

Siberian Husky

d)

Alaskan Malamute

14.

One of the oldest and smallest breeds known for their abnormally large heads and ears. Comes in 2 coat lengths, short and long, and can suffer from luxating patellas.

a)

Pomeranian

b)

yorkie

c)

Maltese

d)

chihuahua

15.

Funny looking medium sized canine that has a long, tapered nose and small eyes. Comes in white, black or brindle and prone to skin issues.

a)

Afgan Hound

b)

Yorkshire Terrier

c)

West Highland Terrier

d)

Bull Terrier

16.

The most distinctive physical characteristic of an Australian Shepard is?

a)

loving personality

b)

blue eye pigmentation

c)

their herding ability

d)

the merle color pattern

17.

This breed was made popular as the dog riding the fire truck. Adults are white with spots that are black or liver colored.

a)

Bulldog

b)

Chow Chow

c)

Dalmatian

d)

French Bulldog

18.

Large dog from the herding group can have a smooth or rough coat. Lassie is the most famous example of this breed. They are most commonly sable in color with a long muzzle and 2/3 erect ears. The rough coated variety has a long fur and a full collar.

a)

Welsh Corgi

b)

Collies

c)

Border Collies

d)

German Shepherds

19.

This breed's long ears make it susceptible to ear infections. It is a medium size breed and is typically buff in color.

a)

Bichon Frise

b)

Chow Chow

c)

Cocker Spaniel

d)

Labrador Retriever

20.

Which dog originated in Japan and was a fighting dog?

a)

Bull mastiff

b)

Doberman Pinscher

c)

Great Dane

d)

Akita