The dog is the favorite pet in the world and with good reason but just how much do you know about man’s best friend? Find out with our fun dog trivia questions (with answers, of course).
Dog Trivia Questions
1. What is the fastest dog breed?
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The Greyhound.
2. How many dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic in 1912?
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Three.
3. In which country did the Chihuahua originate?
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Mexico.
4. True or false: The only part of a dog’s body where they sweat like humans is their paws.
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True.
5. The Tibetan lion dog is another name for which dog breed?
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The Shih Tzu.
6. What kind of dog is Snoopy?
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A Beagle.
7. What name is given to cross between a Husky and a Pomeranian?
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A Pomsky.
8. What percentage of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed, according to the AKC: a) 35% b) 45% c) 55%?
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b) 45%.
9. Which is the only breed of dog that is unable to bark?
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The Basenji.
10. Which breed of dog was known as the Alsatian Wolf Dog in the UK from the end of World War I until 1977?
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The German Shepherd.
11. Which dog breed, originally bred as a working dog for fishermen, is noted for it’s proclivity to rescue people from water?
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The Newfoundland.
12. What unique feature do Chow Chow and the Shar Pei dogs have that no other breeds do?
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A black tongue.
13. How many eyelids do dogs have?
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Three. Dogs have an extra eyelid called the ‘third eyelid’ or the nictitans.
14. Which breed’s name literally means “Badger dog” in German?
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The Dachschund.
15. Are Dalmatian puppies born with their spots?
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No, they develop them as they get older.
16. True or false: All puppies are born deaf.
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True.
17. According to the AKC, what dog breed is the most popular in America?
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The Labrador Retriever.
18. Which dog breed is the favorite of The Queen of England?
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The Corgi.
19. A Goberian is a mix between which two dog breeds?
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The Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky.
20. Sunny and Bo are the dogs of which former US President?
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Barack Obama.
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