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