Dog breeds quiz
Checked on 11 November 2026
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Which spotted breed was famous as a "coach dog" that ran alongside horse-drawn carriages?
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The answer is Dalmatian.
The spotted Dalmatian has a long history as a coach dog, accompanying the horse-drawn rigs of nobles, travelers and firefighters.
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Which tiny dog breed is a national symbol of Mexico?
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The answer is Chihuahua.
The Chihuahua is a Mexican breed and one of the oldest breeds of the Americas.
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Which breed is known as the champion sprinter of the dog world, reaching speeds of at least 43 mph?
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The answer is Greyhound.
Long legs, a deep chest and a flexible spine let the Greyhound sprint at 43 mph or more.
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Which scent hound is famous for tracking down people who are lost or missing?
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The answer is Bloodhound.
The Bloodhound's keen nose lets it follow a human scent over long distances, so police use it to find missing people.
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Which African breed is nicknamed the "barkless dog"?
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The answer is Basenji.
The Basenji, from Central Africa, is known as the barkless dog.
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The Shiba Inu is an ancient breed from which country?
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The answer is Japan.
The Shiba Inu is an ancient Japanese breed and the most popular companion dog in Japan.
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The Chow Chow comes originally from which country?
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Which Norwegian breed was developed to hunt puffins on rocky island cliffs?
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The answer is Norwegian Lundehund.
The Norwegian Lundehund, also called the Norwegian Puffin Dog, is the only breed created for puffin hunting.
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Which hound is named for the stripe of hair along its back that grows in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat?
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The answer is Rhodesian Ridgeback.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback's hallmark is its ridge, a stripe of backward-growing hair on its back.
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Which large Hungarian livestock guardian is covered from head to tail in white cords?
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The answer is Komondor.
The Komondor, sometimes called a mop dog, is a white Hungarian flock guardian with a long corded coat.