Quiz Three

Usual rules. Take a piece of paper, write your answers down and then see how well you did.

As you are so good at these, there are some more difficult ones today.

All the answers have an explanatory note.

What is the only dog breed that is named in the bible?
There were two beagles called Him and Her; they were owned by which USA President?
What is the name given to a breed of dog that is bred specifically not to moult or does not naturally shed hair?
In Japan an Akita dog became famous as he waited for 9 years for his master to return home, What was the dogs name?
Which dog is credited for saving Warner brothers from bankruptcy?
Bill Irwin was the first blind man to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. What was the name of his guide dog?
Which song was written by Sir Paul McCartney about his Old English Sheepdog
What breed of dog plays Beethoven in the movie of the same name?
How many teeth is a puppy born with?
The English Cocker spaniel was originally bred to hunt what?
What does Cerberus the three headed dog guard?
The Doberman is named after who and what was his profession?
Sir Dudley Marjoribanks created what breed of dog in Scotland?
What is considered to be the top speed of a greyhound?
For what purpose was the Basset Hound bred?
What breed of dog was Etzel von Oeringer and what was his “stage name”?
What is the national dog of Cuba?
For what purpose was the Sealyham originally bred?
From which country does the Great Dane originate?
What breed of dog has a name when translated into English means “curly haired small dog”?

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Answers

1. What is the only dog breed that is named in the bible?

Greyhound

This is to be found Proverbs 30:31 verses 29-31. The reference to the greyhound is slightly confusing as it is the King James version of the translation of the Hebrew words zarzir mothnayim meaning “girded in loins” It Is generally accepted that the words refer to the greyhound which was around at the time although this depiction is disputed by some scholars.

2. There were two beagles called Him and Her; they were owned by which USA President?

Lyndon B Johnson

The two beagles were litter siblings born on June 27 1963. Sadly they both died fairly young and were cremated at the Aspin Hill Pet Cemetery and their ashes were buried at the LBJ ranch in Texas.

3. What is the name given to a breed of dog that is bred specifically not to moult or does not naturally shed hair?

Hypoallergenic

The term literally means that that the dog will not provoke an allergic reaction to fur or hair. This is welcome by people who suffer allergies, however, It should be noted that whilst certain breeds of dog appear to create a less violent reaction to being in contact with people with severe allergies it is important to spend time with the breed of your choice before adopting. There is In fact no such thing as a 100% hypoallergenic dog only one that is less likely to trigger a reaction in some people. You should also be aware that dogs that don’t shed their coat still need regular grooming and every few weeks will need to attend an establishment that specialises in clipping or stripping the dogs coat.

4. In Japan an Akita dog became famous as he waited for 9 years for his master to return home, What was the dogs name?

Hachiko

The owner of Hachiko, a Professor Hidesaburo Ueno suffered a fatal cerebral haemorrhage on the 21st May1925. Hachiko who was in the habit of meeting the train that brought his master home continued to arrive at the railway station each day for another 9 years and became a symbol of dogs loyalty to man. Hachiko has been immortalised in movies and books.

5. Which dog is credited for saving Warner brothers from bankruptcy?

Rin Tin Tin

The German Shepherd Dog was rescued during WW1 by an American soldier called Lee Duncan, who named the dog Rinty The dog appeared in silent films and went on to be in 27 Hollywood films and is partly responsible for the popularity of the GSD as a family pet in the USA.

6. Bill Irwin was the first blind man to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. What was the name of his guide dog?

Orient

The Appalachian Trail goes from Georgia to Maine in the USA, covers 2,143 miles and is a daunting feat even for a sighted person. This extraordinary guide dog led Bill over the complete distance. Orient became the subject of two books; Blind Courage, published in 1992 in which Bill recounted the adventure and Orient Hero Guide Dog of the Appalachian Trail, published in 1995, a children’s book.

7. Which song was written by Sir Paul McCartney about his Old English Sheepdog?

Martha My Dear

It appeared on the double album entitled The Beatles (also known as the White Album) and is credited to both Lennon and McCartney on the album sleeve but the song is solely the work of Paul McCartney. In a departure from the usual recording method employed by the Beatles, with the exemption of the orchestral instruments, all the other instruments were played by Paul himself including drums, guitar, bass, piano plus hand claps.

8. What breed of dog plays Beethoven in the movie of the same name?

St Bernard

There is some dispute as to how this breed came to be named. One explanation is that the dogs are named after an Italian monk of that name but others claim that the breed is named after the Great St Bernard Pass on the Swiss – Italian border, where the dogs were kept for rescue purposes.

9. How many teeth is a puppy born with?

None

Puppies are born without teeth, a fact that nursing mums are extremely grateful for, however, between 2-4 weeks they develop milk teeth (baby teeth). These are lost from between 4-6 months and by 8 months the puppy should have a full set of 42.

10. The English Cocker spaniel was originally bred to hunt what?

Woodcock

This is where that part of their name originates. Cocker comes from their specially bred ability to hunt Woodcock. The cocker spaniel is a very popular pet, but unfortunately, the breed was found to have a genetic defect, particularly amongst dogs of a flat colour, namely golden, black and red. This is known as “avalanche of rage syndrome” or “cocker rage” This condition also affects other breeds but was identified first in cocker spaniels by Roger Mugford a British behaviourist.

11. What does Cerberus the three headed dog guard?

The entrance to Hades also known as the Underworld.

In Greek mythology, Cerberus keeps the living out and devours anyone from escaping.

12. The Doberman is named after who and what was his profession?

Louis Dobermann Tax Collector

Let’s be honest nobody particularly likes the tax man at the best of times, particularly as we see our hard-earned money wasted by nearly all governments worldwide, but in the 1800s, in Germany, this was an extremely dangerous job. Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann decided that he needed a certain type of dog to protect him and created the Doberman Pinscher. The word pincher was eventually dropped as inappropriate.

13. Sir Dudley Marjoribanks created what breed of dog in Scotland?

Golden Retriever

The modern Golden Retriever is formed from a mixture of breeds and the idea was to create the perfect retrieving gundog.It started by crossing a Flat coat Retriever with a Tweed Spaniel and then other breeds were incorporated including Red Setter, Labrador and Bloodhound.

14. What is considered to be the top speed of a greyhound?

45mph

The figure of 45mph (70km/h) is generally considered to be the correct answer. If you got within 5 mph of the answer, you are close enough. The greyhound can reach this speed in 6-7 strides and can keep this up for 270 yards (250metres).

15. For what purpose was the Basset Hound bred?

Hunting hares

The Basset is a scent hound with the ability to follow a scent that is second only to the bloodhound. They were assisted in this endeavour by their very long ears which act as a funnel to catch the scent. In French Bas means low and with the added suffix et creates the term extra low, and from this you get Basset.

Due to their weight and very short legs, it should be noted that the Bassett can easily get into difficulties in water. They are very bad swimmers and should be carefully supervised when around water. Basically, they very easily sink!!

16. What breed of dog was Etzel von Oeringer and what was his “stage name”?

German Shepherd Dog

Strongheart

Bred in Germany and trained as a police dog his owner found himself in dire financial straits. Fearful that his dog would end up with a less-than-caring new owner, arranged with a friend for the dog to be sent to the USA where he was to star in six silent movies between 1921-1927. The name Strongheart was suggested by the publicity department of First National Pictures who were responsible for the release of his first film.

17. What is the national dog of Cuba?

Havanese

Well, if you got this one correct you are definitely a bit of a clever clogs! Very few people have even heard of this dog.

The Havanese is a toy dog weighing between 7-14 lbs (3-6kg) and comes in a variety of colours. It is a member of the bichon group, is adaptable, and makes a great companion dog but like many toy dogs doesn’t thrive if left alone for long periods. It is susceptible to separation anxiety.

18. For what purpose was the Sealyham originally bred?

Kill vermin, hunt small animals

In the 19^th century Captain John Edwardes, a retired military officer created a dog with a very powerful jaw and an extremely white coat so that he could differentiate between his dogs and the quarry. Sadly the Sealyham has fallen out of favour and is now considered to be an endangered breed.

19. From which country does the Great Dane originate?

Germany

Despite their ancestry being traced back to England in the 16^th century, the Great Dane as a breed was created in Germany. It was the favoured breed in the homes of the German nobility and was used for hunting boar, deer and bears. The dog was also used for personal protection.

20. What breed of dog has a name when translated into English means “curly haired small dog”?

Bichon Frise

Considered a French breed, the Bichon type of dog probably originates from Spain, although there is evidence that both Spanish and Italian sailors had these dogs aboard their ships before this breed became what is now regarded as a lap dog.