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As a species, we absolutely lucked out by having dogs. And not just having them around, but also liking us for some reason. If you have ever had a dog or even just interacted with one, you know it becomes more than just a pet. Very soon, it will be your best friend who can read your every mood and even knows how to console you when you are down.
Throughout the centuries since they were domesticated, dogs proved to be great professionals in so many fields that it feels like there is no profession they can’t master. They are even amazing actors and have appeared in many films. Dog movies have even become a genre of their own — and probably the only one where everyone in the audience loves the furry protagonist.
With so many dog breeds around, you can always find one that will fit your character, lifestyle, and living conditions. But if you are contemplating getting a dog, remember that it is a new family member you are bringing in, not a temporary toy. Carefully consider every detail to make sure your dog will have everything it needs and will have a happy life with you.
While we all know some basic stuff about doggos, there are a lot of dog fun facts that many people have never heard. We really encourage you to learn as much about these wonderful animals as possible; not only is it very interesting, but it will also help you connect better with your floof. You can also use all the newly learned information to organize dog quizzes. This can become a great event for your local dog shelter.
To get you started, we collected a bunch of questions about dogs. How many can you score without checking the correct answer? What was the best piece of information you have ever learned about dogs? Share it with us in the comments.
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#1
Which human organ is not present in a dog?
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#2
Which U. S. President's dog ripped a French ambassador's pants off at the White House?
#3
In the movie Marley & Me, what breed of dog was Marley?
Victoria Anderson 3 years ago
The book says Marley died of a "twisted gut", a common condition in big barrel-chested dogs like him. Apparently he also got his craziness from his Papa...
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Where are the sweat glands of dogs located?
#5
What is the fastest breed of dog?
#6
In ancient mythology, what is the name of the 3-headed dog that guards the underworld?
#7
Which breed of dog has the longest ears?
Mary Daniel 3 years ago
Put their ears together in a ponytail prior to their meal. Keeps them from getting sloppy during chow time. Never done this just wondered if it would work. Or maybe a shower cap.
#8
Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt what animal?
River wolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Wasn’t it rabbits, because they could get into the burrows?
Load More Replies... Mary Daniel 3 years ago
I had a herd of them chase me on my bicycle as I did my paper route as a kid. Ferocious.
#9
How many muscles do dogs have in their ears?
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
Unless the poor bugger has had them cropped
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Which breed was bred to protect and hunt wolves and originally came from Eire?
#11
What breed of dog has a black or a blue tongue?
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
One that's gotten into the felt tip pens the kids didn't put away
#12
What is the fear of dogs called?
#13
Which Disney villain wanted a coat made out of dalmatians?
#14
What is the name of Scooby Doo’s nephew?
lauralett50 3 years ago
But, what is the name of Scappy' mother? Answer that Mr. Smarty-pants.
#15
What does "Corgi" mean in Welsh?
#16
Why does a dog yawn?
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
Because they've been up all night watching dogs do the derpiest things videos on YouTube
#17
What is the most commonly taught command for dogs?
Jessica Edelbrock 3 years ago
I know the answer is probably sit or stay. But REAL answer is Spit It Out/Drop It/What Are You Eating/That EYYY Noise that translates to "You better not. I can see you about to be naughty, you little s**t!"
#18
What sense are puppies born without?
Laura Ketteridge 3 years ago
Puppies are born blind and deaf. Their eyes are not fully developed at birth. Sight is established fully, before hearing.
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Which breed of dog is sometimes known as a ‘Frenchie’?
#20
What is the name of the dog that appears in the classic comic strip ‘Peanuts’?
#21
Which US president is one of the only US presidents to not have a dog?
#22
Charles Darwin explored most of the world in a ship named after a breed of dog. What breed of dog?
#23
What sort of dog did Elvis sing about?
#24
How many times are dogs mentioned in the Bible?
#25
What is the zoonotic disease for which dogs must be vaccinated?
Victoria Anderson 3 years ago
Vets need to be vaccinated for it, too. Now if only I could find one that I'm not allergic to...
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How many eyelids does a dog have?
#27
Most dog breeds bark, but what does the Basenji breed do instead?
#28
Mexico is home to one of the most famous breeds of dog - what is it called?
Marta 3 years ago
Xoloitzcuintli, the hairless dog, has been in Mexico 3,000 canine years dog with Chihuhua residing 1,700 in Mex 1,700.
Jenna 3 years ago
I like this answer better because I'm a well informed dog person, but I think the other answer posted here is also correct. Just shows that this question is worded in a way that's open to interpretation! And that's cool because you can learn a little something with either answer!
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Rhodesian ridgebacks are a popular breed of dog. Where did they come from?
#30
Where do Shiba Inu’s come from?
#31
Which breed of dog is often considered the most intelligent?
#32
Hagrid from Harry Potter has a dog - what is the dog’s name? Answer: Fang.
#33
In the Simpsons, the family looks after a dog called Santa’s Little Helper. What breed of dog is Santa’s Little Helper?
#34
Which music group ended up letting the dogs out?
#35
How much farther can a dog hear than a human?
#36
Who was Hollywood's first dog star?
#37
What breed of dog has webbed feet?
#38
What kind of dog inspired the character of Chewbacca from Star Wars?
Jason Melvil 3 years ago
Yes, it's his dog Indiana - Same one that Indiana Jones as named after. https://www.thewildest.com/dog-lifestyle/chewbacca-dog
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#39
How many teeth does an adult dog have?
Mary Daniel 3 years ago
I had an elderly dachshund who had to have 15 teeth pulled. The vet gave me her extracted teeth in a zip lock bag which I kept for years. Silly huh?
#40
Which breed, also known as the English Toy Spaniel, got its name from being associated with a monarch?
#41
True or false - dogs can only see in black and white.
Laura Williams 2 years ago
Though muted they can see color can't remember which one they can't.
#42
Which sense do dogs use most?
#43
Which animal has more tastebuds - dogs or cats?
Lisa H 3 years ago
Additionally, cats can't taste sweets because they don't have those taste buds.
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Which breed of dog was a particular favorite of the Queen of England?
#45
What do you call a cross between a pug and a beagle?
#46
In Monopoly, one of the game pieces is a small dog. What breed is it?
#47
Which English artist had a hit with the song ‘The Dog Days Are Over’?
#48
What breed is Scooby-Doo?
#49
Which dog breed is born without a tail?
#50
What dog was originally bred to catch rats?
#51
What dog is the national dog of Cuba?
#52
What did Lord Byron do when he was told he couldn't bring his dog to college?
#53
Which country has the highest dog population?
K.H.M. 3 years ago
The one redeeming quality of the US! I finally have a reason to be proud to live here!
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#54
Which breed does not shed like other dogs and has a name that translates to “curly lap dog”?
Dana Trahan 3 years ago
I believe a Maltese as well. So soft. I had one. I miss my Louie so badly
#55
In the US, the leading authority on dogs is called the AKC. What does it stand for?
#56
Are dogs carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores?
#57
How old was the oldest dog in the world when he died?
#58
Which toy dog breed has long white hair and was favored by the ancient Romans and Greeks?
#59
Which breed is named after a stretch of Adriatic coast and 15% of them suffer from hearing loss?
#60
Which breed of dog is the most popular in the USA?
#61
We all have heard of Lassie - but what breed of dog was she?
lauralett50 3 years ago
Actually, they used males in the show, because the hair coat is thicker.
#62
In the Wizard of Oz, what is the name of the dog?
#63
What is the most famous breed of dog in China?
#64
What was the name of the dog in Back to the Future?
Jihana 3 years ago
Not 100% correct. In 1955 Doc Brown had a dog named Copernicus.
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#65
Who had a hit song and album of the same name called ‘Diamond Dogs’?
#66
According to a proverb, what happens if you lie down with dogs?
Lynda Birch 3 years ago
Show me your company and I'll tell you who you are - something my mum used to say
#67
Are dalmatian puppies born with spots?
Saimonas Lukošius 3 years ago
Answer: Dalmatians are born completely white, and develop their spots as they age.
#68
What breed is Slinky, the dog from Toy Story?
#69
What TV series had a dog named K9 who was also a robot?
#70
How many teeth do puppies, have?
#71
How long are dogs pregnant?
#72
How many dog breeds exist today?
#73
What dog breed was developed in the late 1800s by Captain Max von Stephanitz, who hoped to produce an all-purpose working dog?
#74
Which French breed is known for its fancy cut and comes in three sizes – standard, miniature and toy?
Marta 3 years ago
Also the biggest known as a royal size. Originally a water dogs they have webbed feet & what look, to us like fancy cuts, were done to insulate vital organs like easr, heart, kidney and pompom tail used as rudder. Times have really changed for poodles.
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What is a group of puppies called?
#76
What is the smallest breed of dog?
#77
Where do Great Danes come from originally?
#78
What is the name of the dog that is featured on boxes of Cracker Jack?
#79
Which band famously felt ‘Sick as a Dog?
#80
Who wrote the song ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’?
#81
What is the scientific name for a dog?
#82
What is the origin of the Australian Shepherd?
Chris Ramage 3 years ago
Actually the Australian shepherd has nothing to do with Australia other than having the word in its name. Bread does come from the United States. Developed in California in the 19th century
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#83
What dog was bred by 19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates?
#84
What is the national hound of Malta?
#85
Which dog breed has six toes on each paw?
#86
What is the name of the oldest dog breed?
#87
Which dog was bred as a fighting dog and is known for its recognizable long face?
#88
Where were rottweilers originally bred?
#89
Which dog breed is the most common dog mascot in college sports?
#90
Which African hunting breed is known as “the barkless dog”?
#91
What is the name of the dog from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
#92
Why do dogs curl up when they sleep?
Mary Daniel 3 years ago
So if they lay on their backs and leave their nether parts exposed they must feel very secure in their environment
#93
Which breed of dog was named after its original purpose of chasing badgers out of holes?
Saimonas Lukošius 3 years ago
Answer: Dachshund (German to English translation means badger (dachs) and dog (hund))
Marta 3 years ago
A Dachshund bark will carry a long distance & penetrate walls. The bark is loud so if a doxy got stuck in the underground burrow following prey the hunter could listen to locate dog & dig him out where he was rather than guessing location underground. Slim body shape is deliberate.
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True or false - the dog was the first animal to be domesticated
K.H.M. 3 years ago (edited)
I'm pretty sure it was cats. Edit: Ok so I just looked it up and the first animals to be domesticated were probably goats and sheep.
Michael Smith 3 years ago
Technically I believe cats domesticated themselves, so does that count?
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What was the name of Sony’s robotic dog, released in 1999?
#96
Which breed of dog was once known as a St John’s Newfoundland?
#97
Which breed of dog was originally bred to hunt wolves?
#98
Tintin, the comic book character, has a trusty Wire Fox Terrier as a companion. What is his white dog companion’s name?
#99
Which English band had a hit with the song ‘The Dogs of War’?
#100
The Famous Five books featured a dog. What was the dog’s name?
#101
Wallace is a loveable stop-motion character from the UK. But what is the name of his canine companion?
#102
All dogs are generally believed to be descended from what prehistoric animal?
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