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 "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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