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Enjoy these Dog Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Dog knowledge you have.
Question 1
The Akita is known as <br> a reindeer herding dog, right?
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The Akita was originally a Japanese <br> hunting dog. The Samoyed was originally a <br> reindeer herding dog in Northwest Siberia.
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Question 2
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever <br> is known as a coursing dog, right?
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a hunting <br> dog developed to bring birds to the hunter. <br> Sighthounds such as greyhounds and whippets <br> participate in coursing, a type of racing.
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Question 3
Which of these breeds was <br> in the Nome Serum Run in 1925?
| Canaan Dog | |
| Cocker Spaniel | |
| Basenji | |
| Siberian Husky | |
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Famous musher Leonard Seppala and his team <br> of Siberian Huskies ran the longest leg of the <br> famous Serum Run that brought diphtheria serum <br> to Nome and staved off an epidemic. He and <br> his Siberians went on to race in New England, <br> increasing the sport´s popularity there.
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Question 4
Which breed was used <br> for moose hunting in Europe?
| French Poodle | |
| Norwegian Elkhound | |
| Irish Terrier | |
| German Shepherd | |
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Yes, it´s true. The large animal called a moose in <br> North America is called an elk in Europe. Thus, <br> the Norwegian Elkhound was actually used to <br> hunt moose and bear in its native land. This <br> courageous dog is also a devoted family pet.
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Question 5
Which of these breeds is not <br> well known as a hunting dog?
| Labrador Retriever | |
| Coonhound | |
| Cocker Spaniel | |
| Siberian Husky | |
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It´s true. The retrievers, spaniels and hounds <br> are all well known as hunting dogs. The Siberian <br> is best known as a sled dog. Nonetheless, in <br> Siberia, the native Chukchi did use their sled <br> dogs to help hunt for seals and polar bears.
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Question 6
The border collie is known as a <br> sheep herding dog, right?
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It certainly is! The border collie is a very smart <br> canine that herds sheep almost without <br> training, its instinct is so strong. It is also <br> very successful in obedience and agility.
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Question 7
Which of these breeds would <br> likely compete in earth dog trials?
| Shih Tzu | |
| FoxTerrier | |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | |
| Chow Chow | |
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Earth dog trials and den trials have been developed <br> to test the skills of terriers and dachshunds, breeds <br> that "went to ground" to catch critters such as <br> foxes or rats.
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Question 8
Which of these breeds was recreated <br> from feral dogs in Israel?
| Pharoh Hound | |
| Kuvasz | |
| Basenji | |
| Canaan Dog | |
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In the mid 20th century, when the government of <br> Israel sought a breed suited as a working dog in <br> the new nation, the Canaan Dog breed was created. <br> Feral dogs in Israel´s deserts were retamed to <br> become the basis of the breed. Some believe these <br> dogs are the descendents of the original sheep <br> herding dogs of the region.
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Question 9
The Komondor is known as a guardian <br> for sheep and goats, right?
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Yes, this Hungarian breed is one of a number of <br> large breeds that protected flocks of sheep and <br> other livestock from predators such as wolves <br> and bears.
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Question 10
Which of these breeds has been used <br> to sniff out truffles, a rare edible fungus?
| Papillon | |
| Collie | |
| Poodle | |
| Bloodhound | |
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Believe it or not, the answer is poodle. This <br> wonderfully versatile breed has been a water dog, <br> a circus performer and, yes, a sniffer of the rare <br> truffles, a fungi gourmets love to eat. As well <br> as a much loved pet. While the bloodhound is <br> known for its nose, it was first used to track wild <br> deer or boar and later to track down humans <br> lost or escaped. Hope you enjoyed the BigBrain <br> quiz and will come back for another quiz in <br> the future!
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