What Do You Know About Shire?

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    What's the name of the largest horse up to date?

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    • Valkyrie
    • Sampson
    • Riley
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In other words, what do you know about the Shire horse? They are a British breed of Draught Horses and they usually take one of the three coat colours bay, brown, and black.
The Shire breed usually sets the records for World Largest Horse and World Tallest Horse, so it stands to say that they're immensely powerful horses.

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  • 2. 
    Do you know the breed's original birth place? - ProProfs

    Do you know the breed's original birth place?

    • Britain

    • America

    • Spain

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Britain
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Britain because many popular dog breeds, such as the English Bulldog, Border Collie, and Yorkshire Terrier, originated in Britain. The country has a long history of breeding and developing different dog breeds, making it a significant birthplace for many breeds.

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  • 3. 
    What else do they call Sampson? - ProProfs

    What else do they call Sampson?

    • Only Sampson

    • Gaia

    • Mammoth

    • Titan

    Correct Answer
    A. Mammoth
    Explanation
    Sampson is also called "Mammoth" in addition to being called "Only Sampson".

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  • 4. 
    When was Sampson born? - ProProfs

    When was Sampson born?

    • 1848

    • 1846

    • 1844

    • 1842

    Correct Answer
    A. 1846
    Explanation
    Sampson was born in 1846.

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  • 5. 
    When was the Shire Horse Society created? - ProProfs

    When was the Shire Horse Society created?

    • 1878

    • 1912

    • 1656

    • 1879

    Correct Answer
    A. 1878
    Explanation
    The Shire Horse Society was created in 1878.

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  • 6. 
    When did Shire horse population drastically reduce? - ProProfs

    When did Shire horse population drastically reduce?

    • The Revolutionary War of America

    • The Black Death

    • World War I

    • World War II

    Correct Answer
    A. World War II
    Explanation
    The Shire horse population drastically reduced during World War II. This can be attributed to several factors, such as the increased demand for mechanized transportation and the shift towards industrial agriculture. As a result, horses were no longer as essential for transportation and farming purposes, leading to a decline in their population. Additionally, the war itself would have caused a decrease in the number of horses due to casualties and the redirection of resources towards the war effort.

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  • 7. 
    Do you know when the American Shire Horse Association created? - ProProfs

    Do you know when the American Shire Horse Association created?

    • 1885

    • 1987

    • 1789

    • 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. 1885
    Explanation
    The American Shire Horse Association was created in 1885. This suggests that the organization has a long history and has been involved in the promotion and preservation of the Shire horse breed for over a century.

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  • 8. 
    How would you rate their average weight? - ProProfs

    How would you rate their average weight?

    • 900 Kg

    • 700 Kg

    • 550 Kg

    • 250 Kg

    Correct Answer
    A. 550 Kg
    Explanation
    The average weight of the group is determined by calculating the sum of all weights and dividing it by the number of individuals. Since the given options are weights, it can be inferred that the average weight is 550 Kg.

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  • 9. 
    When was the term “Shire Horse” first uttered? - ProProfs

    When was the term “Shire Horse” first uttered?

    • 19th century

    • 18th century

    • 17th century

    • 16th century

    Correct Answer
    A. 17th century
    Explanation
    The term "Shire Horse" was first uttered in the 17th century.

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  • 10. 
    From which line of horses are Shire horses descended? - ProProfs

    From which line of horses are Shire horses descended?

    • Liconsin Horse

    • Bay Black

    • Bakewell Black

    • The Black Shire

    Correct Answer
    A. Bakewell Black
    Explanation
    Bakewell Black is the correct answer because Shire horses are descended from the Bakewell Black line of horses.

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