Pitbull Perception
10 Questions
| Attempts: 150
Test your knowledge to see how well you know this misunderstood breed! Brought to you by the Roots & Shoots group at Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of these pictures show a pit bull?
- A.
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- B.
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- C.
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- D.
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- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
E. None of the above.Explanation
None are pit bulls, because "pit bull" isn't an actual breed! It's a slang term that American cultures use to describe any dog that has a big head, cropped ears, brindle coat, and large, stocky body. From top: American Staffordshire, American Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and Cane Corso.Rate this question:
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- 2.
About how many pit bull type breeds are euthanized every year in US shelters?
- A.
1,000
- B.
10,000
- C.
100,000
- D.
1,000,000
Correct Answer
D. 1,000,000Explanation
Pit bull type breeds are the number one dog breed to be euthanized in the United States. Almost 75% of shelters will euthanize them immediately, without even giving them a chance of adoption.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A bad temperament is completely the fault of the dog.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Take a look at the other end of the leash. A pit bull type breed has a temperament that is naturally loyal, easy to train, and eager to please...qualities that can either be wonderful for a loving pet, or that can be taken advantage of for inhumane purposes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which celebrities own a pit bull type breed? Check all that apply.
- A.
Brad Pitt
- B.
Jennifer Aniston
- C.
Norman Reedus
- D.
Serena Williams
Correct Answer(s)
A. Brad Pitt
B. Jennifer Aniston
C. Norman Reedus
D. Serena WilliamsExplanation
All of them are pit bull owners and advocates! Jennifer Aniston adopted her dog from the Best Friends Animal Society, who fought to keep Michael Vick’s surviving dogs from being euthanized.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The pit bull was so respected in the early 1900s that the military chose the image of a pit bull to represent the country's WWI propaganda posters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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- 6.
Statistically speaking, which is more dangerous - an SUV or a pit bull?
- A.
SUV
- B.
Pit bull
Correct Answer
A. SUVExplanation
Each year, less than 2 people die from incidents related to pit bulls while SUVs are responsible for more than 10,000 deaths a year! To put it into perspective, about 150 people per year die from falling coconuts which means you are 60 times more likely to die from a coconut than a pit bull.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Approximately how many different breeds are commonly considered pit bulls?
- A.
10
- B.
25
- C.
50
- D.
85
Correct Answer
B. 25Explanation
Here's a few breeds that are commonly mistaken as pit bulls: American Bulldog, Boerboel, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Ca de Bou, Cane Corso, Catahoula Bulldog, Corso Mastiff, English Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Olde Boston Bulldog, Presa Canario, Rhodesian Ridgeback, American Mastiff, Rottweiler...Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which characteristics are pit bulls stereotyped to have? Check all that apply.
- A.
Large body
- B.
Small body
- C.
Slender frame
- D.
Stocky build
- E.
Solid coat color
- F.
Brindle coat pattern
- G.
Floppy ears
- H.
Cropped ears
Correct Answer(s)
A. Large body
D. Stocky build
F. Brindle coat pattern
H. Cropped ears -
- 9.
Which of these breeds have or have had negative stereotypes surrounding them? Check all that apply.
- A.
Mastiff
- B.
German Shepherd
- C.
Rottweiler
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mastiff
B. German Shepherd
C. RottweilerExplanation
Unfortunately, pit bull type breeds are not the only misunderstood dog. There are many other breeds that have negative stereotypes surrounding them that need to be broken.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What can you do to spread the word about pit bull type breeds and the challenges they face? Check all that apply.
- A.
Share this quiz with your family and friends
- B.
Spread the word about the truth behind many pit bull myths
- C.
When looking for dogs to adopt or foster, consider a pit bull type breed
- D.
Work with a local animal shelter to help with adoption events
- E.
Create your own fundraiser to help out a pit bull rescue organization
Correct Answer(s)
A. Share this quiz with your family and friends
B. Spread the word about the truth behind many pit bull myths
C. When looking for dogs to adopt or foster, consider a pit bull type breed
D. Work with a local animal shelter to help with adoption events
E. Create your own fundraiser to help out a pit bull rescue organizationExplanation
The positive thing about stereotypes is that they can be broken! By sharing this quiz with others, adopting or fostering pit bulls, and helping local shelters and rescues with their efforts, you can help to spread the good word about this misunderstood breed. Education is the key to change!
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