How Well Do You Know Your Dog Breeds?
All the breeds in this quiz can be seen at the 116th All-breed Dog Show at the Salem Civic Center through Saturday, August 4. Type in your own name below to begin. (Source for photos and facts: American Kennel Club)
- 1.
![This is the only breed of dog that has lived in the White House three times, with Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eisenhower and George W. Bush.
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This is the only breed of dog that has lived in the White House three times, with Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eisenhower and George W. Bush.- A.
Scottish terrier
- B.
Standard poodle
- C.
Border terrier
- D.
Cairn terrier
- 2.
![The breed’s heavy white coat helps the dogs blend in with the sheep they protect.
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The breed’s heavy white coat helps the dogs blend in with the sheep they protect.- A.
Shetland sheepdog
- B.
Komondor
- C.
Vizsla
- D.
Akita
- 3.
![This breed’s name means “butterfly” in French.
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This breed’s name means “butterfly” in French.- A.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- B.
Maltese
- C.
Pekingese
- D.
Papillon
- 4.
![The national dog of Cuba.
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The national dog of Cuba.- A.
Finnish lapphund
- B.
Brittany
- C.
Havanese
- D.
Chow Chow
- 5.
![Breeding of this small "Lion Dog" was a favorite pastime of Chinese imperial rulers.
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Breeding of this small "Lion Dog" was a favorite pastime of Chinese imperial rulers.- A.
Xoloitzcuintli
- B.
Pomeranian
- C.
Chihuahua
- D.
Shih Tzu
- 6.
![This was the favored dog of Russian aristocracy. Described as having a cat-like, independent nature.
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This was the favored dog of Russian aristocracy. Described as having a cat-like, independent nature.- A.
Borzoi
- B.
Irish wolfhound
- C.
Schipperke
- D.
Pulik
- 7.
![The smallest breeding size of a poodle recognized by competitive dog registries.
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The smallest breeding size of a poodle recognized by competitive dog registries.- A.
Miniature poodle
- B.
Standard poodle
- C.
Teacup poodle
- D.
Toy poodle
- 8.
![Known as the “Corgi with a tail.” Older of the two Corgi breeds.
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Known as the “Corgi with a tail.” Older of the two Corgi breeds.- A.
Cardigan Welsh corgi
- B.
Pembroke Welsh corgi
- C.
Cavalier King Charles spaniel
- D.
English toy spaniel
- 9.
![In 1888, Queen Victoria fell in love with this breed in Florence, Italy, and brought the specimen back to England, influencing its popularity dramatically.
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In 1888, Queen Victoria fell in love with this breed in Florence, Italy, and brought the specimen back to England, influencing its popularity dramatically.- A.
Miniature poodle
- B.
Pomeranian
- C.
Welsh Springer spaniel
- D.
Rottweiler
- 10.
![This dog earned the nickname “little devil with a moustache.”
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This dog earned the nickname “little devil with a moustache.”- A.
Cairn terrier
- B.
Fox terrier
- C.
Affenpinscher
- D.
Borzoi
- 11.
![The breed is featured in a number of American films and TV series, such as "Air Bud," "Full House," "Homeward Bound," "Up," "Pushing Daisies" and "The Drew Carey Show."
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The breed is featured in a number of American films and TV series, such as "Air Bud," "Full House," "Homeward Bound," "Up," "Pushing Daisies" and "The Drew Carey Show."- A.
Mastiff
- B.
Old English sheepdog
- C.
Yorkshire terrier
- D.
Golden retriever
- 12.
![This dog is most commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
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This dog is most commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.- A.
Basenji
- B.
Samoyed
- C.
Bichon frisé
- D.
Azawakh
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.jpg "The breed’s heavy white coat helps the dogs blend in with the sheep they protect.")
.jpg "This breed’s name means “butterfly” in French.")
.jpg "The national dog of Cuba.")
.jpg "In 1888, Queen Victoria fell in love with this breed in Florence, Italy, and brought the specimen back to England, influencing its popularity dramatically.")
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