Each dog has a personality all its own, and recognizing the key characteristics of each breed can be quite enlightening. This dog breed trivia illuminates how different canines stand out with their unique traits, from personality quirks to physical attributes. We invite you to discover what makes each breed special in its own fascinating way.
Do you know which breeds are best for family environments or which ones require the most exercise? Their traits dictate their behavior, grooming needs, and even dietary preferences. Understanding these distinctions will deepen your ability to choose the right pup for your lifestyle and home environment.
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What is the smallest breed of dog?
Bulldog
Bulldog
West Highland Terrier
West Highland Terrier
Chihuahua
Chihuahua
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Which dog shares its name with a rodent?
King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Rat Terrier
Papillon
Papillon
English Bulldog
English Bulldog
Which of the following has a reputation as a fighting dog?
Boxer
Boxer
Jack Russell
Jack Russell
Pitbull
Pitbull
Beagle
Beagle
Digby, the biggest dog in the world, was what breed?
Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog
Newfoundland
Newfoundland
Great Dane
Great Dane
Akita
Akita
An affection name for a bloodhound is what?
Smell Hound
Smell Hound
Sniff Hound
Sniff Hound
Hunt Hound
Hunt Hound
Sleuth Hound
Sleuth Hound
How long is a female dog pregnant prior to birth, roughly?
105 days
105 days
94 days
94 days
63 days
63 days
9 months
9 months
Which of these breeds looks like a large, long haired poodle?
Foxhound
Foxhound
Spanish Water Dog
Spanish Water Dog
Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound
Which health giving plant is poisonous to dogs?
Belladonna
Belladonna
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Chives
Chives
Basil
Basil
A Yorkshire terrier getting it on with a poodle results in which breed?
Shih-Poo
Shih-Poo
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Yorkie-Poo
Yorkie-Poo
Chow Chow
Chow Chow
The full title of a Staffy is a what?
Cathoula Leopard
Cathoula Leopard
Dalmation
Dalmation
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Schnoodle
Schnoodle
Which of these is a miniature version of a larger breed?
Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
Standard Poodle
Standard Poodle
Toy Fox Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Which breed is known as the spotty dog?
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Cathoula Leopard
Cathoula Leopard
Dalmatian
Dalmatian
Schnoodle
Schnoodle
Which of these resembles a small greyhound?
Whippet
Whippet
Brittany
Brittany
Dandie Dinmont
Dandie Dinmont
Red Setter
Red Setter
Which of the following is also known as a scent hound?
Sealyham Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Otterhound
Otterhound
Samoyed
Samoyed
Schipperke
Schipperke
Cavalier is often put before the name of which dog?
King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise
Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Pinscher
Which of these breeds is known for its sense of smell?
Coonhound
Coonhound
Bloodhound
Bloodhound
Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
Which breed is considered to be the most intelligent?
Border Collie
Border Collie
Boxer
Boxer
Dauschand
Dauschand
Bulldog
Bulldog
Through what do dogs sweat?
Their eyebrows
Their eyebrows
Their feet
Their feet
Their ears
Their ears
Their head
Their head
Which German breed has the nickname Monkey Dog?
Jackadoodle
Jackadoodle
St Bernard
St Bernard
Jackahuahua
Jackahuahua
Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher
How many words are dogs able to understand?
0
0
10
10
1
1
250
250
Which of the following is best known for hunting?
Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher
Jackadoodle
Jackadoodle
Foxhound
Foxhound
Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound
Which black and silver dog comes from Germany?
Kuvasz
Kuvasz
Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog
Keeshond
Keeshond
Otterhound
Otterhound
A long haired Alsation is known as a what?
German Shepherd
German Shepherd
Shihtzu
Shihtzu
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dachshund
Dachshund
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