Maltese Lover's Mania!
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Aren't Maltese Puppies SOO cute! I love them and wish to have them someday but for now I look at their cute pictures! Do you love maltese's too? If you do lets test your knowledge if you love these fuzzy friends!
On Your Mark, Get Set. . . . TEST!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Where do Maltese’s descend from?
- A.
Central Mediterranean Area.
- B.
Central Asia Area.
- C.
Central Artic Area.
Correct Answer
A. Central Mediterranean Area. -
- 2.
Though the name appears to refer to the island of Malta , the origins of both the breed and its name are unclear. Various writings have also described the name as deriving from....
- A.
The Adriatic island of Mljet
- B.
The Sicilian town of Melita
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Non of the Above
Correct Answer
C. Both A and B -
- 3.
The Maltese is very active within a house, and, preferring enclosed spaces, does very well with small yards. For this reason the breed also does well with apartments and townhouses, and is a prized pet of urban dwellers. But is not the Prized pet of what continent?
- A.
Europe
- B.
Austrialla
- C.
Asia
- D.
South America
- E.
Africa
Correct Answer
B. AustriallaExplanation
An Australia-wide research project (but not in Tasmania) in conjunction with RSPCA found owners likely to dump their Maltese terriers,citing their tendency to bark constantly. This breed is Australia's most dumped dog. Awww! They are not nice!Rate this question:
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- 4.
This ancient breed has been known by a variety of names throughout the centuries. Originally called the "Melitaie Dog" it has also been known as "Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta", the "Roman Ladies' Dog," the "Majestic Creature", the "Comforter Dog," the "Spaniel Gentle," the "Bichon," the "Shock Dog," the "Maltese Lion Dog", and the "Maltese Terrier" amongst other names. The Kennel Club settled on the name "Maltese" for the breed in the (blank) century?
Correct Answer
19th or nineteenth - 5.
The first written document on the existence of this breed of dog was given by what greek writer and what year?
- A.
Callimachus, around 350 BC
- B.
Callimachus, around 300BC
- C.
Menander,around 342 BC
- D.
Thucydides, around 350 BC
Correct Answer
A. Callimachus, around 350 BC -
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