Can You Pass This Dog Trivia Quiz?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Pass This Dog Trivia Quiz?
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About This Quiz

The only thing more fascinating than our dog's every move is their history and facts about them. You might think you are a dog expert, but how much do you really know? Challenge your canine knowledge with this quiz, and consider yourself as knowledgeable as your vet! 

Throughout this dog trivia quiz, we are going to ask you about some well-known and some little-known dog facts. From the world's oldest breed to the world's heaviest breed, your dog knowledge is going to be put to the test. When you read our question, take a moment to sit and wait before you respond. You wouldn't want to pass up an easy answer because you are so excited to go to the park. 

With 35 questions, our dog trivia quiz might even let you in on a few things you didn't know like which organ only dogs and humans have. Dogs are our most beloved animal, and the facts about them are even more amazing. Once you fetch the answers, you will find out exactly how much you know about dogs. 

Will you do as well as you think, or will you need to be sent back to obedience school? Answer our trivia questions and find out! 

Where are a dog's sweat glands located?
Tail
Paws
Nose
Neck
What breed is Scooby Doo?
German shepherd
Dalmatian
Great Dane
Airedale terrier
Which dog breed has a black tongue?
Chow chow
Bloodhound
Chihuahua
Rat terrier

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What makes the Basenji a unique dog?
It can walk on its back legs.
It yodels rather than barks.
It is the smallest dog breed.
It was named after a ship.
What is the name of the smallest dog breed?
Corgi
Poodle
Pug
Chihuahua
Which medical condition affects dogs the most?
Arthritis
Obesity
Anxiety
Depression

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Which dog breed is considered the heaviest?
St. Bernard
Great Dane
Airedale terrier
French bulldog
Which breed is considered the world's rarest?
Saluki
Malamut
Boston terrier
Cesky terrier
Which human organ do dogs lack?
Prostate
Appendix
Pancreas
Uterus

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Which dog's name translates to "dwarf dog?"
Mastiff
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Corgi
Why do dogs curl up when they sleep?
They curl up to make themselves invisible.
They curl up to ease aches and pains.
They curl up to protect their organs.
They curl up to show dominance.
What kind of dog is Toto?
Foxhound
Poodle
Cairn terrier
Bloodhound

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Which dog breed has six toes on each paw?
Norwegian Lundehund
Husky
Labrador retriever
Rottweiler
Which dog has webbed feet?
Greyhound
Jack Russell
Golden retriever
Newfoundland
How many muscles do dogs have in their ears?
They have three muscles in each ear.
They have a minimum of 18 muscles in each ear.
They have one muscle in their ears.
They have around 10 muscles in each ear.

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Which four colors can a dog see?
Red, black, white, green
Black, white, blue, yellow
Black, green, red, orange
Yellow, purple, orange, red
Which breed is called the "king of terriers?"
Rat terrier
Airedale terrier
Boston terrier
Cairn terrier
What is Snoopy's dog breed?
Beagle
Jack Russell
Chihuahua
Shih Tzu

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Which breed is most popular in the US?
Boxer
Labrador retriever
German shepherd
Beagle
Where is the Australian shepherd from?
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Which sense are puppies born without?
Sight
Taste
Hearing
Smell

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How many taste buds do dogs have?
400
100
1,700
900
Where was the Labrador retriever originally bred?
Ireland
England
United States
Canada
Which country has the highest dog population?
United States
Germany
France
Canada

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Which breed is considered the fastest?
Border collie
Whippet
Saluki
Greyhound
Which organ do only dogs and humans have?
Prostate
Appendix
Uterus
Heart
Which dog wore armor and assisted the Roman armies?
Whippet
Mastiff
Beagle
Bloodhound

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Which breed cannot swim?
Newfoundland
Labrador
Basset hound
Golden retriever
What is the name of the dog on the Cracker Jack box?
Socks
Bingo
Gidget
Louie
What dog feature is as unique as a human fingerprint?
Nose print
Paw print
Anal print
Ear print

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What percent of people sign their dog's name on greeting cards?
10%
70%
30%
20%
Which breed is the world's oldest?
Mastiff
Saluki
Corgi
Irish Wolfhound
Which breed is Rin Tin Tin?
German shepherd
Collie
Rat terrier
Greyhound

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Which dog breed is born with a human soft spot?
Chihuahua
Poodle
Bichon Friese
Boston terrier
Which ancient creature are dogs believed to come from?
Centaur
Tomarctus
Mermaid
Harpy