The dog has always historically been known as the man’s best friend. Statistics state that almost half of all homes have at least one pet, many of those being a dog. Why not include these fun dog trivia questions and answers as part of your next pub quiz or family gathering. How many of these dog quiz questions can you get right? Do you know your dog breeds?
Dog Quiz Questions Round 1
It’s a fact that dogs have more teeth than humans, but how many adult teeth do dogs have?
All adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth compared to 32 that humans have
Historically, which breed of dog did Queen Elizabeth II always have?
Queen Elizabeth II always owned many Corgis since her father adopted a Corgi in 1933
Which breed of dog can run the fastest?
A Greyhound can reportedly run up to 45 miles per hour making it the fastest dog breed
In the Disney movie, 101 Dalmatians, What are the names of the dog parents?
Perdita and Pongo
Which dog breed is famously known for pulling sleds?
Huskies
Dog Quiz Questions Round 2
What part of a dog’s body do they sweat from?
Dogs sweat from the glands in their paws
Not everyone is a dog lover, and some people are scared of them. What is the term if you have a fear of dogs?
Cynophobia
True or False – All dogs can swim
False – Certain dog breeds, including those with short legs and a long back may have trouble swimming.
Which breed of dog is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle?
A Labradoodle
What breed is the cartoon dog Snoopy in the comic strip Peanuts?
Snoopy is a Beagle
Dog Quiz Questions Round 3
What is a dog’s most powerful sense?
A dog’s sense of smell is their most powerful sense. In fact their sense of smell is about 40 times stronger than a human’s.
In the movies, what are St Bernard’s dogs often carrying?
Brandy or Whisky – According to legends a St Bernard dog would carry the Whisky or Brandy to help lost travellers.
Which two dog breeds make a Pomsky?
Pomeranian and Husky
What breed of dog was Lassie?
Lassie was a Collie dog
True or False – Dogs can sniff at the same time as breathing
Dogs can in fact sniff at the same time as breathing so this is true.
Dog Quiz Questions Round 4
What’s the name of the sheepdog in 101 Dalmatians?
Colonel
Where did Labradors originate from?
Newfoundland in Canada
What breed of dog is often referred to as a Sausage Dog?
A Dachshund is also known as a sausage dog or a wiener dog because of their length and size.
Name the most common breed of dog used as a police dog
A German Shepherd is often used as a police dog because they are calm under pressure.
What kind of dog is Scooby Doo?
Scooby Doo is a Great Dane
Dog Quiz Questions Round 5
Name the United States registry for purebred dog pedigrees
The American Kennel Club
Which two dog purebred breeds naturally have black tongues?
The Chow Chow and the Shar-pei dogs are the two purebred breeds that naturally have a black tongue
Where are a dog’s sweat glands found?
Dogs sweat glands are on their paws
What nickname is often given to the West Highland White Terrier?
A West Highland White Terrier is often referred to as a Westie
What’s the name of the International dog show held annually in the UK?
Crufts
Dog Quiz Questions Round 6
When is National Love Your Pet Day?
National Love Your Pet Day is on February 20th
Which is the largest dog in the terrier group of dog breeds?
The Airedale Terrier male is the largest of the terriers
An Australian Kelpie, Welsh Corgi and Beauceron are all types of what dog breed?
They are all Shepherd dog breeds
In the Harry Potter films, which character’s animagus was a black dog?
Syrius Black’s animagus was a black dog
Who is Mickey Mouse’s pet dog?
Mickey Mouse’s pet dog is Pluto
Dog Quiz Questions Round 7
Which Disney Princess has a dog called Little Brother?
Mulan has a dog called Little Brother
What’s the name of Miss Lark’s dog in Mary Poppins?
Miss Lark’s dog is called Andrew
What’s the title of the 1983 Stephen King movie starring a dog who got bit by a rat and turned into a rabid beast?
Cujo
Finish the weather related phrase – it’s ______ ____ and dogs
It’s raining cats and dogs
What breed of dog was Bouncer in the soap opera Neighbours?
Bouncer was a Labrador Retriever
Dog Quiz Questions Round 8
In what Country is Greyfriars Bobby the terrier famous in?
Greyfriars Bobby is famous in Scotland
What’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?
The Grinch’s dog is called Max
What breed of dog is the Toy Story Slinky Dog based on?
Slinky Dog is based on a Dachshund
What was the name of Doc’s dog in Back To The Future films?
Doc’s dog was called Einstein
In which month in 1957 was the first dog launched into space on board Sputnik 2.
A dog was first launched into space in November 1957
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