Dachshund - Quiz
Dachshund
  • 1. What is the general body shape of a Dachshund?
A) Round and fluffy
B) Long and low
C) Tall and slim
D) Short and stout
  • 2. Which coat types can a Dachshund have?
A) Patchy, frizzy, shaggy
B) Curly, brindle, spotted
C) Smooth, longhaired, wirehaired
D) Silky, woolly, corded
  • 3. What country is the Dachshund originally from?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Russia
D) Germany
  • 4. What group of dog breeds does the Dachshund belong to?
A) Working
B) Hound
C) Terrier
D) Toy
  • 5. What is the name of the breed that is commonly bred with Dachshunds to create a designer dog called a 'Doxiepoo'?
A) Poodle
B) Chihuahua
C) Golden Retriever
D) Labrador Retriever
  • 6. What are Dachshund's known for in terms of temperament?
A) Lazy and unresponsive
B) Courageous and intelligent
C) Shy and timid
D) Aggressive and destructive
  • 7. What year was the Dachshund officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC)?
A) 1885
B) 1920
C) 2000
D) 1950
  • 8. Which famous artist is known for owning a Dachshund named Lump?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Claude Monet
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 9. What are the three sizes of Dachshunds recognized by most kennel clubs?
A) Small, Medium, Large
B) Standard, Miniature, Toy
C) Short, Long, Shaggy
D) Tiny, Average, Giant
  • 10. What is the nickname often given to Dachshunds?
A) Dashie
B) Low Rider
C) Wiener dog
D) Slinky
  • 11. What is the name of the condition that Dachshunds are prone to due to their elongated spine?
A) Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
B) Allergies
C) Hip Dysplasia
D) Epilepsy
  • 12. What are the three coat types of a Dachshund?
A) Curly-haired, fluffy-haired, or silky-haired.
B) Spotted, striped, or dotted.
C) Fuzzy-haired, wavy-haired, or straight-haired.
D) Smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired.
  • 13. Which royal court was particularly enamored of the Dachshund breed?
A) Tsar Nicholas II's court.
B) Queen Victoria's court.
C) King Louis XIV's court.
D) Emperor Napoleon III's court.
  • 14. What are some nicknames for Dachshunds due to their long, narrow build?
A) 'Cigar' or 'cigar dog'.
B) 'Rocket' or 'rocket dog'.
C) 'Wiener' or 'sausage dog'.
D) 'Stick' or 'stick dog'.
  • 15. What was the original name for Dachshunds?
A) 'Hound Hunter'.
B) 'Terrier Tracker'.
C) 'Dachs Kriecher' ('badger crawler') or 'Dachs Krieger' ('badger warrior').
D) 'Pinscher Pursuer'.
  • 16. When was the wire-haired Dachshund bred?
A) In the early 21st century.
B) In the mid-18th century.
C) In the early 20th century.
D) In the late 19th century.
  • 17. During which war did the popularity of Dachshunds in the United States plummet due to their association with Germany?
A) World War I
B) The Vietnam War
C) World War II
D) The Korean War
  • 18. What nickname were Dachshunds given in the United States during World War I?
A) Victory canines
B) Allied pups
C) Freedom dogs
D) Liberty hounds
  • 19. Who was known for keeping Dachshunds and was a German field marshal?
A) Erwin Rommel
B) Paul von Hindenburg
C) Heinrich Himmler
D) Adolf Hitler
  • 20. What role did Dachshunds play in the 1972 Summer Olympics?
A) They performed in the opening ceremony.
B) They were the first official mascot, named Waldi.
C) They were used as guide dogs for athletes.
D) They were part of a promotional campaign.
  • 21. In which German sitcom is Dachshunds' importance highlighted?
A) Hausmeister Krause
B) Lindenstraße
C) Tatort
D) Dinner for One
  • 22. In which international canine federation does Dachshund have its own breed group?
A) United Kennel Club
B) Canadian Kennel Club
C) Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Federation)
D) American Kennel Club
  • 23. Which size of Dachshund is not recognized by clubs in the United States and the United Kingdom?
A) Kaninchen
B) Standard
C) Miniature
D) Tweenie
  • 24. What is a common weight range for a full-grown standard Dachshund?
A) 3.5 to 5 kg (8 to 11 lb)
B) 7.5 to 14.5 kg (16 to 32 lb)
C) 20 to 30 kg
D) Under 2 kg
  • 25. What is the term used for Dachshunds that fall between miniature and standard size?
A) Gigantes
B) Micros
C) Standardites
D) Tweenies
  • 26. According to the American Kennel Club, what is a serious fault in Dachshunds?
A) Aggressiveness
B) Stubbornness
C) Barking
D) Shyness
  • 27. What is a skin disorder that dilute color Dachshunds are susceptible to?
A) Patellar luxation
B) Color dilution alopecia
C) Glaucoma
D) Intervertebral disk disease
  • 28. What is another sport that Dachshunds participate in, involving tunnels and locating bait?
A) Flyball
B) Obstacle races
C) Agility courses
D) Earthdog trials
  • 29. What type of breeding specializes in hunting Dachshunds in Germany?
A) Gebrauchshundezucht
B) Teckelzucht
C) Familienhunderzucht
D) Dackelzucht
  • 30. Which procedure is used for treating severe cases of disk disease in Dachshunds?
A) Anti-inflammatory medications
B) Percutaneous laser disk ablation
C) Chronic pain medications
D) Crate confinement
  • 31. Which rock musician had a pair of Dachshunds named Duke and Baron?
A) Freddie Mercury
B) Elvis Presley
C) Lou Reed
D) David Bowie
  • 32. What is the name of the book about one of Liliane Kaufmann's Dachshunds?
A) Liliane's Long-Haired Dachshunds
B) Fallingwater and Friends
C) The Adventures of Moxie
D) Moxie
  • 33. In a 2005 Swedish study, what percentage of Dachshunds died by the age of 10?
A) 13.7%
B) 28%
C) 50%
D) 35%
  • 34. Who eulogized their Dachshund Helena in the 'In The News' column?
A) William Randolph Hearst
B) Fred E. B. White
C) Carole Lombard
D) David Douglas Duncan
  • 35. Who had a pair of Dachshunds named Archie and Amos?
A) Rock musician Lou Reed
B) David Hockney
C) Lou Reed
D) Andy Warhol
  • 36. What are Dachshunds called in Germany?
A) Huntinghounds
B) Dackel
C) Teckel
D) Wieners
  • 37. Are 'wall' eyes permissible according to DCA standards?
A) Only in certain colors
B) No
C) Only for show dogs
D) Yes
  • 38. What was John F. Kennedy's Dachshund puppy named?
A) Dunker
B) Maxie
C) Liliane
D) Sheba
  • 39. What is the chance of a puppy being affected by osteogenesis imperfecta if both parents are carriers?
A) 100%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
  • 40. Which artist immortalized his Dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie on canvas?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) David Hockney
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) Andy Warhol
  • 41. Which eye color is considered better according to kennel club standards?
A) Lighter eye colors
B) Multi-colored eyes
C) Green eyes
D) Darker eye colors
  • 42. Who was the Dachshund of General Claire Lee Chennault?
A) Crusoe
B) Joe
C) Maxie
D) Dunker
  • 43. What condition are Dachshunds predisposed to that affects the thyroid?
A) Intervertebral disk disease
B) Glaucoma
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Patellar luxation
  • 44. What is the primary use of a Dachshund's large front paws?
A) Climbing trees.
B) Digging.
C) Fetching objects.
D) Swimming.
  • 45. Which U.S. President had a Dachshund in the White House?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) John F. Kennedy
C) Grover Cleveland
D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • 46. What is the most common color for Dachshunds?
A) Black
B) White
C) Red
D) Blue
  • 47. Which Dachshund became infamous for its obesity, weighing as much as 77 pounds?
A) Commissioner
B) Archie
C) Lump
D) Obie
  • 48. What is the typical weight range for a miniature Dachshund?
A) Over 10 kg
B) Less than 5.5 kg (12 lb)
C) 3.5 to 5 kg
D) 7.5 to 14.5 kg
  • 49. Among hunters, what term is mainly used to refer to Dachshunds in Germany?
A) Hunder
B) Teckel
C) Jagd
D) Dackel
  • 50. What is a congenital heart defect Dachshunds are more likely to develop?
A) Intervertebral disk disease
B) Osteogenesis imperfecta
C) Patent ductus arteriosus
D) Patellar luxation
  • 51. What percentage of Dachshunds have bitten strangers according to the study?
A) 30%
B) 20%
C) 10%
D) 5%
  • 52. What condition is characterized by the kneecap becoming dislodged in Dachshunds?
A) Patellar luxation
B) Color dilution alopecia
C) Intervertebral disk disease
D) Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • 53. Which pattern in Dachshunds is associated with distinct white patches?
A) Dapple (merle)
B) Sable
C) Brindle
D) Tan pointed
  • 54. Which organization recognizes piebald as an official color for Dachshunds?
A) United Kennel Club (UKC)
B) American Kennel Club (AKC)
C) Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
D) The Dachshund Club of America (DCA)
  • 55. What was the life expectancy of Miniature Dachshunds according to a 2018 study in Japan?
A) 13.9 years
B) 12.7 years
C) 15.1 years
D) 14 years
  • 56. What is the term for a trained hunting dog test in Germany?
A) Teckelzertifikat
B) Dackelprüfung
C) Hundetest
D) Verband-Gebrauchsprüfung (VGP)
  • 57. Which author's Dachshund appeared in many of his famous essays?
A) Ernest Hemingway
B) F. Scott Fitzgerald
C) Mark Twain
D) E.B. White
  • 58. What did Marie Prevost's Dachshund Maxie try to do after her mistress died?
A) Awaken his dead mistress by barking.
B) Hide in a closet
C) Run away from home
D) Eat all the food
  • 59. What is the weight range for a kaninchen Dachshund?
A) Under 2 kg
B) 10 to 15 kg
C) 3.5 to 5 kg (8 to 11 lb)
D) 7.5 to 14.5 kg
  • 60. What ranking did Dachshunds hold in the 2018 AKC registration statistics?
A) 1st
B) 5th
C) 20th
D) 12th
  • 61. What was the name of Jack Ruby's Dachshund that he often referred to as his wife?
A) Liliane
B) Sheba
C) Dunker
D) Maxie
  • 62. Which city in Russia holds a parade of Dachshunds every July 25?
A) St. Petersburg
B) Moscow
C) Zelenogorsk
D) Novosibirsk
  • 63. What was the original purpose of Dachshunds that influences their current behavior?
A) Guarding homes
B) Badger hunting
C) Herding sheep
D) Companionship
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