Whether you’re a dog owner, a trivia champion, or just an animal lover in general, this quiz will put your canine knowledge to the test.
From famous UK dogs and breeds to fun facts about our pets, see how many of these questions you can get right.
Time to unleash your knowledge with our Country Living quiz – and don’t forget to scroll down for the answers below…
50 dog quiz questions
What was the name of Queen Elizabeth II’s first Corgi?How many recognised dog breeds are there in the UK, according to The Kennel Club?What was the name of the famous dog that waited at Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirk for 14 years?Which breed of dog is commonly associated with British fire stations?What is the most popular pet dog breed in the UK?What dog breed is famous for rescuing people in the Swiss Alps?What is a group of puppies called?Which UK city has the largest number of registered dogs?What was the name of the first dog in space?How many teeth does an adult dog typically have?True or False: Dogs can see in colour.What is the name of the condition that causes dogs to have difficulty breathing due to their short snouts?Which dog breed is known for its “yodeling” instead of barking?Which breed of dog is most commonly used as a guide dog in the UK?What is the name of the UK’s largest dog welfare charity?In which country did the Beagle breed originate?True or False: Dogs have sweat glands all over their bodies.What part of a dog’s body is as unique as a human fingerprint?What is the official name for a mixed-breed dog?What sense is strongest in dogs?What is the average gestation period for a dog?What breed of dog was famously owned by Sherlock Holmes?Which dog breed is the fastest runner?What is the traditional role of a Border Collie on a farm? What human food popular in desserts and confectionary is toxic to dogs?What is the name of the dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz?What dog breed is named after a Mexican state?True or False: A Dalmatian is born with spots. Which breed of dog was the first cloned dog?How old was the world’s oldest recorded dog?Which breed of dog was used in wartime as messenger dogs due to their intelligence and loyalty?What does a dog do when wagging its tail slowly and low to the ground?What is the term for a dog with one blue eye and one brown eye?What part of a dog’s anatomy helps it balance when running or jumping?What famous British children’s book character was based on an English Bull Terrier? What was the name of Winston Churchill’s famous bulldog?Which dog breed’s name means “badger dog” in German?What is the term for a dog curling its body into a ball while sleeping? What is the longest a dog has ever held a Guinness World Record for catching a frisbee?What was the first commercial dog food brand launched in the UK?Which breed is known for its ability to detect human emotions?Why do dogs tilt their heads when they hear certain sounds?Charles Schulz created which famous dog cartoon character?Which breed of dog is featured in the logo of HMV?How do dogs cool themselves down?Which breed of dog was the first to be domesticated?
Answers
Susan223Greyfriars BobbyDalmatianLabrador RetrieverSt. BernardA litterLondonLaika42True (but they see fewer colours than humans)Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway SyndromeBasenjiLabrador RetrieverDogs TrustEnglandFalse (dogs sweat only through their paw pads)Nose printMongrel or muttSense of smellAbout 63 daysBloodhoundGreyhoundHerding sheep ChocolateTerryChihuahuaFalse (Dalmatians are born pure white)Afghan Hound (Snuppy, 2005)31 years (Bobi, a Portuguese dog)German ShepherdIt is nervous or unsureHeterochromiaTailBill Sikes’ dog, Bullseye (Oliver Twist) RufusDachshundThe “donut” position 402 frisbee catches in one hourSpratt’s (launched in the 1860s)Border CollieTo adjust their ears for better sound detectionSnoopyJack Russel (Nipper)PantingSaluki
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