Quiz One
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- In the movie K9 what was the name of the German Shepherd Dog that worked with James Belushi who played the role of Detective Michael Dooly?
- Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo a dog that due to its strange shaped larynx can only make a muted yodelling sound is known as the dog that can’t bark. Recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) and the American Kennel Club, what breed is this dog?
- Which Turkish dog has a split nose?
- How many breeds of dog are recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) as of March 2022?
- Which breed of dog is named after a fictional character?
- Which breed of dog has six toes on each foot?
- In the Welsh language what, roughly, is the translation of “dwarf dog?”
- Do dogs have an appendix?
- What is the name of Bill Sikes dog in the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens?
- In humans a fingerprint is unique, what part of a dogs body has a unique print?
- In the movie Turner and Hooch what breed of dog is Hooch?
- From which country does the Poodle originate?
- What is the name of the dog in the book Watership Down?
- What is the national dog of Holland?
- How many dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic?
- What do the Chow Chow and Shar Pei have In common that makes them almost unique among other breeds?
- Which breed of dog is named after a state in Mexico?
- How many bones are there in the body of a dog?
- Which song by the Beatles contains a moment where the frequency can only be heard by a dog?
- What was unusual about the election to the position of Mayor in the town of Idillwild California USA since 2012?
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Answers
1. In the movie K9 what was the name of the German Shepherd Dog that worked with James Belushi who played the role of Detective Michael Dooly?
Jerry Lee
There is considerable confusion on which dog played the main character. Despite the credits showing the dog “Jerry Lee was played by himself” the German Shepherd Dog was probably Koton.
If this is the case, in real life he was in fact a fully trained police dog serving as a K9 officer with Kansas City Police Department Sadly on the 18th of November 1991 he was killed in the line of duty whilst attempting to apprehend a suspect in the murder of a police officer.
Other sources suggest that the dog was called Rando. One of the reasons for the confusion may be that several canines were considered for the role and a number were hired as understudies as is normal in movies where animals are used. The doubt is enhanced by the fact that probably more than one dog was used during filming.
2. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo a dog that due to its strange shaped larynx can only make a muted yodelling sound is known as the dog that can’t bark. Recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) and the American Kennel Club, what breed is this dog?
Basenji
3. Which Turkish dog has a split nose?
Catalburun
The Catalburun is rare and not recognised as a breed. It is a hunting dog resembling a Pointer and is known as the Turkish Pointer or The Split Nose dog In Turkish Catal means Split and Burun means nose.
4. How many breeds of dog are recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) as of March 2022?
211
5. Which breed of dog is named after a fictional character?
Dandie Dinmont
The Dandie Dinmont was originally a hunting dog used along the border between Scotland and England and was named after the individual in Sir Walter Scott’s book “Guy Mannering.”
6. Which breed of dog has six toes on each foot?
Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehunde is also known as the Puffin Dog and was bred on the island of Vaeroy for the purpose of scaling the cliffs to catch puffins. It was considered a delicacy.
7. In the Welsh language what, roughly, is the translation of "dwarf dog?"
Corgi
8. Do dogs have an appendix?
No
The canine has a separate organ called a cecum (Caecum). It is located at the point where the large intestine begins.
9. What is the name of Bill Sikes dog in the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens?
Bullseye
10. In humans a fingerprint is unique, what part of a dogs body has a unique print?
The nose
11. In the movie Turner and Hooch what breed of dog is Hooch?
Dogue de Bordeaux
The canine who played Hooch was called Beasley and it was his only accredited role. He died peacefully in 1992, at the age of 14. This was 3 years after the movie was released.
12. From which country does the Poodle originate?
Germany
Despite the poodle being the national dog of France it’s origin is German. The word Poodle comes from the German word pudel or pudelin meaning to “splash in the water.”
13. What is the name of the dog in the book Watership Down?
Bob
14. What is the national dog of Holland?
The Dutch Keeshond
The Keeshond is also known as the Barge Dog as it was used as a guard dog on Dutch waterways.
15. How many dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic?
3
Twelve dogs were believed to be on board but the survivors were 2 Pomeranians and a Pekinese.
16. What do the Chow Chow and Shar Pei have In common that makes them almost unique among other breeds?
A Black Tongue
The black tongue is the result of pigmentation and is normal in these two breeds. If this phenomenon appears in any other breed then a visit to the veterinary surgeon is urgently required.
17. Which breed of dog is named after a state in Mexico?
Chihuahua
18. How many bones are there in the body of a dog?
319 – 321
The figure of 319 – 321 is accurate regardless of size. Strange as it sounds, from a Chihuahua to a St Bernard it stays the same.
19. Which song by the Beatles contains a moment where the frequency can only be heard by a dog?
A day in the life
On the Sergeant Pepper Album at the end of the track is a high-frequency 15-kilohertz tone and some studio chatter. The tone is outside human hearing but can be heard by a dog. This piece of humour is believed to be the result of a suggestion by John Lennon.
20. What was unusual about the election to the position of Mayor in the town of Idillwild California USA since 2012?
The mayor is a Golden Retriever
Since 2012, the electorate of this town has voted in a Golden Retriever as their mayor.
Currently, he is Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller11.
Rumour has it that the present incumbent is considering running for President of the USA!!
“You can trust a dog to guard your house but never trust a dog to guard your sandwich.”
Anon
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