Do you love learning about the origins of dog breeds? This trivia will test your knowledge of how each dog breed reflects its birthplace’s culture and environment. Each breed carries a rich history tied to its geographic roots, which have shaped its unique characteristics and behaviors. From the fields of Scotland to the plains of Tibet, discover how these canines adapted to thrive alongside humans in diverse settings.
Dogs are more than just companions; they are also symbols of their origins. This trivia explores how geographic influences impact everything from a breed’s size to its temperament. You’ll explore unexpected relationships between specifics geographical regions and the dogs that have become synonymous with them.
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Which small breed takes its name from a northern city?
Vizsla
Vizsla
Swedish Valhund
Swedish Valhund
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Toy Manchester Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier
The Russian wolfhound is also known as what?
Coonhound
Coonhound
Bloodhound
Bloodhound
Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
Borzoi
Borzoi
The Sabueso Cantabro is a breed from which country?
Spain
Spain
Argentina
Argentina
Portugal
Portugal
Brazil
Brazil
Which dog shares its name with a north west city?
Lowchen
Lowchen
Manchester Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Whippet
Whippet
Kerry Blue Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
What is the state dog breed of Alaska?
Alaskan Terrier
Alaskan Terrier
Alaskan Hound
Alaskan Hound
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Sheepdog
Alaskan Sheepdog
Which of these dogs actually comes from Malta?
Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Pharaoh Hound
Pharaoh Hound
Name the miniature sheepdog from Brlgium?
Toy Manchester Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Schipperke
Schipperke
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Which of the following is an extinct breed from the UK?
English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
English Water Spaniel
English Water Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
English Field Spaniel
English Field Spaniel
Which of the following breeds originated in Japan?
American Eskimo Dog
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Shiba Inu
Welsh Corgi
Welsh Corgi
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher
Which of these is a toy dog from the far east?
Greyhound
Greyhound
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Chin
Japanese Chin
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Name the breed that comes from the far east?
Shorkie
Shorkie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Chinese Shar Pei
Chinese Shar Pei
The Illyrian Sheepdog is a national animal of which country?
Latvia
Latvia
Croatia
Croatia
Georgia
Georgia
Macedonia
Macedonia
Which of these dogs was bred in Ireland to control vermin?
Dandie Dinmont
Dandie Dinmont
Whippet
Whippet
Red Setter
Red Setter
Kerry Blue Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Which of these breeds comes from north of the border?
Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Shar Pei
Shar Pei
English Mastiff
English Mastiff
What is the breed of dog most commonly associated with the Queen?
Kai Ken
Kai Ken
Sloughi
Sloughi
Corgi
Corgi
Boston Terrier
Boston Terrier
Which of these breeds comes from South Africa?
Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhound
Mal-Shi
Mal-Shi
Brussels Griffon
Brussels Griffon
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Which Chinese dog is known for its black tongue?
West Highland Terrier
West Highland Terrier
French Bulldog
French Bulldog
Chow Chow
Chow Chow
Maltipoo
Maltipoo
The Churchill dog’s cousin from across the Channel is a…?
Great Dane
Great Dane
French Bulldog
French Bulldog
West Highland Terrier
West Highland Terrier
Toy Poodle
Toy Poodle
Which of these breeds originated in the Lake District?
Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier
Basenji
Basenji
Fox Terrier
Fox Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Despite its name which of these dogs actually comes from Germany?
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher
Schnauzer
Schnauzer
American Eskimo Dog
American Eskimo Dog
Shepherd Mix
Shepherd Mix
Which dog shares its name with an area of Canada?
Newfoundland
Newfoundland
Border Terrier
Border Terrier
Akita
Akita
Cairn Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Which of the following originated in the Scottish Highlands?
Akita
Akita
Collie
Collie
Border Terrier
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Which of these breeds is a Hungarian pointer?
Vizsla
Vizsla
Sheltie
Sheltie
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Swedish Valhund
Swedish Valhund
Which of these is an American dog originally bred for hunting?
Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Coonhound
Coonhound
Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
Spanish Water Dog
Spanish Water Dog
From where did the Magyar agár breed originate?
Poland
Poland
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Russia
Russia
Hungary
Hungary
Which of these breeds comes from the northern most US state?
Morkie
Morkie
Weimaraner
Weimaraner
Alaskan Husky
Alaskan Husky
Chinese Crested
Chinese Crested
Which small dogs hail from Wales?
Shepherd Mix
Shepherd Mix
American Eskimo Dog
American Eskimo Dog
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher
Welsh Corgi
Welsh Corgi
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