Canine Quiz
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What was the name of the three-headed dog of Greek mythology who guarded the gates to the underworld?
Ilios
Id
Cerberus
Fluffy
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The Basenji, an African wolf dog, is the only dog that...?
Can't bark
Is born with no tail
Primarily eats vegetables
Does not close its eyes while sleeping
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Russian scientists sent a dog aloft in an artificial earth satellite in 1957. What was the dog's name?
Krypto
Boris
Laika
Luna
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What is the tallest breed of dog?
Great Dane
Saluki
Great Pyrenees
Irish Wolfhound
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What president had a Scottish Terrier named Fala while occupying the White House?
George W. Bush
Franklin Roosevelt
Gerald Ford
Dwight D. Eisnehower
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Are dogs completely color blind?
No
Yes
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Chow Chows were originally bred for three reasons. Which one of the four below is not one of those reasons?
As a pet/hunter/helper
As a herding dog
To keep people warm
As food
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How many breeds are officially recognized by the American Kennel Club?
57
94
153
201
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What is the average amount of calories burned daily by the sled dogs running in Alaska's annual Iditarod race?
25,000
10,000
5,600
2,000
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What is the gestation (pregnancy) period for dogs?
9 weeks
5 months
9 months
1 year
