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  • 1. What is the typical height range for Belgian Shepherds?
A) 50 and 60 cm
B) 70 and 80 cm
C) 56 and 66 cm
D) 40 and 50 cm
  • 2. How much shorter are bitches on average compared to dogs?
A) 6 cm
B) 2 cm
C) 4 cm
D) 8 cm
  • 3. What is the typical weight range for Belgian Shepherds?
A) 20 and 30 kg
B) 15 and 25 kg
C) 10 and 20 kg
D) 30 and 40 kg
  • 4. What is the ideal height for male dogs according to the breed standard?
A) 58 cm
B) 66 cm
C) 62 cm
D) 60 cm
  • 5. What is the ideal height for bitches according to the breed standard?
A) 56 cm
B) 62 cm
C) 58 cm
D) 60 cm
  • 6. What shape are the ears of a Belgian Shepherd?
A) Triangular and erect
B) Long and drooping
C) Floppy and round
D) Small and folded
  • 7. According to the breed standard, how long should the head be for a dog standing 62 cm at the withers?
A) 22 cm
B) 30 cm
C) 20 cm
D) 25 cm
  • 8. How long is the muzzle compared to the head length in a 62 cm tall dog?
A) Twice that length
B) The exact same length
C) One quarter of that length
D) Approximately half that length
  • 9. How does the body length compare to the height at the withers?
A) Approximately the same
B) Significantly longer
C) Twice the height
D) Significantly shorter
  • 10. Which gender is proportionally slightly longer in body length?
A) Both are equal
B) Neither
C) Dogs
D) Bitches
  • 11. What is the shape of the topline?
A) Curved
B) Hollow
C) Sloped
D) Straight
  • 12. How is the belly described in the text?
A) Extremely low-slung
B) Very high like a sighthound
C) Round and heavy
D) Neither low-slung nor overly high
  • 13. How is the chest described?
A) Broad and shallow
B) Deep but not overly broad
C) Narrow and deep
D) Wide and heavy
  • 14. What does the neck do at the shoulders?
A) Widens at the shoulders
B) Stays the same width
C) Narrows at the shoulders
D) Flattens at the shoulders
  • 15. Where is the slight arch located on the neck?
A) In the middle
B) Near the throat
C) At the base
D) At the nape
  • 16. How is the tail described?
A) Short and thin
B) Strong and of medium length
C) Bobbed and thick
D) Long and fragile
  • 17. At what level does the tail curve upwards slightly?
A) At the base
B) At the hip
C) At the tip
D) At the level of the knee
  • 18. How are the forelegs described?
A) Short and thick
B) Straight and well boned
C) Bowed and light
D) Curved and heavy
  • 19. How are the hind legs described?
A) Long and fragile
B) Short and stiff
C) Weak and slender
D) Muscular and powerful
  • 20. How many coat varieties does the breed standard describe?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Two
  • 21. What are the three coat varieties described by the breed standard?
A) Dense, sparse and feathered
B) Soft, hard and medium-haired
C) Curly, smooth and wire-haired
D) Long-haired, short-haired and rough-haired
  • 22. Where do long-haired dogs have short hair?
A) On their chest and neck
B) On their shoulders
C) On their faces, ears and legs
D) On their back and tail
  • 23. What kind of mane do long-haired dogs have?
A) A sparse mane on their back
B) A short mane on their head
C) No mane at all
D) An abundant mane on their neck and chest
  • 24. What kind of tail do long-haired dogs have?
A) A short, smooth tail
B) A thin, hairless tail
C) A bushy tail that forms a plume
D) A curly tail
  • 25. Where is the hair particularly short on short-haired dogs?
A) On the shoulders and thighs
B) On the chest and neck
C) On the back and tail
D) On the faces, ears and lower portion of their legs
  • 26. Where is the hair slightly longer on short-haired dogs?
A) On the lower legs
B) On the back
C) On the neck and tail
D) On the face and ears
  • 27. How long is the coat of rough-haired dogs over the body?
A) Approximately 10 cm
B) Approximately 2 cm
C) Approximately 4 cm
D) Approximately 6 cm
  • 28. How is the coat texture of rough-haired dogs described?
A) Oily and dense
B) Rough and dry
C) Soft and silky
D) Smooth and glossy
  • 29. Where do rough-haired dogs have shorter hair compared to the body?
A) On the neck and chest
B) On the back and shoulders
C) On the face and tail
D) On the top of the muzzle and legs
  • 30. What is unique about the hair placement on rough-haired dogs compared to other coat types?
A) They have curly hair on the ears
B) They have short hair on the tail
C) They have no hair on the face
D) They have long hair on the face and muzzle
  • 31. Which coat variety is the Groenendael?
A) Long-haired
B) Short-haired
C) Rough-haired
D) Wire-haired
  • 32. What type of coat does the Groenendael have?
A) A grey rough coat
B) A solid black double coat
C) A fawn single coat
D) A brown spotted coat
  • 33. Where is the outer coat particularly long on the Groenendael?
A) Around the shoulders, neck and chest
B) On the lower legs and paws
C) At the tip of the tail
D) Around the face and ears
  • 34. Which coat variety is the Laekenois?
A) Short-haired
B) Long-haired
C) Smooth-haired
D) Rough-haired
  • 35. What is the primary coat color of the Laekenois?
A) Fawn with discreet black overlay
B) Pure white
C) Solid black
D) Grey with black patches
  • 36. How is the Laekenois coat normally described in appearance?
A) Harsh, dry and normally slightly tangled
B) Dense, oily and smooth
C) Glossy, short and flat
D) Soft, silky and straight
  • 37. What kind of muzzle does the Laekenois have?
A) A curly-haired muzzle
B) A bristled, feathered muzzle
C) A hairless muzzle
D) A smooth, short muzzle
  • 38. According to the breed standard, what does black overlay mean?
A) The entire hair shaft is black
B) The dog has black patches
C) The tips of the hair are black
D) The dog has brindle stripes
  • 39. Does black overlay include brindle patches or stripes?
A) Only on the legs
B) Yes
C) No
D) Only on the face
  • 40. Which coat variety is the Malinois?
A) Double-coated
B) Rough-haired
C) Long-haired
D) Short-haired
  • 41. What is the color of the Malinois?
A) Dark brown with brindle
B) Fawn in colour with black overlay
C) Grey with white markings
D) Solid black
  • 42. What color are the face and extremities of the Malinois?
A) Pure white
B) Charcoal-coloured
C) Golden brown
D) Solid black
  • 43. The Tervueren is long-haired like which other variety?
A) Malinois
B) Laekenois
C) Sighthound
D) Groenendael
  • 44. What is the typical color of the Tervueren's double coat?
A) Fawn in colour with black overlay and black extremities
B) Solid black
C) Pure white with grey spots
D) Charcoal grey all over
  • 45. What alternative color is known for the Tervueren?
A) Brown and white
B) Yellow with brindle
C) Solid red
D) Grey with black
  • 46. What does the Tervueren have around its neck?
A) A ruff of long hair
B) A curly mane
C) No hair at all
D) A short, smooth collar
  • 47. How are the legs of the Tervueren described in terms of coat?
A) They are completely bare
B) They have a woolly texture
C) They have short, bristly hair
D) They have feathering
  • 48. What is the overall body build of the Belgian Shepherd?
A) Small and delicate
B) Heavy and massive
C) Built for endurance
D) Built for sprinting only
  • 49. How is the head described in terms of size and shape?
A) Short and wide
B) Small and round
C) Large and long
D) Flat and square
  • 50. Which kennel club is the national kennel club of Belgium mentioned in the text?
A) American Kennel Club
B) United Kennel Club
C) Société Royale Saint-Hubert
D) Fédération Cynologique Internationale
  • 51. How does the American Kennel Club recognize the four varieties of the Belgian Shepherd?
A) As unrecognized dogs
B) As a single breed
C) As mixed breeds
D) As separate breeds
  • 52. What kind of puppies can European Groenendaels sometimes whelp?
A) Spot-coloured pups
B) White-coloured pups
C) Groenendael-only pups
D) Tervueren-coloured pups
  • 53. Which breeders face difficulties due to differing kennel club recognitions of the Belgian Shepherd?
A) Asian breeders
B) French breeders
C) Belgian breeders
D) American breeders
  • 54. The difficulties faced by American breeders are often a result of breeding from what source?
A) Working-only lines
B) Local shelter animals
C) Imported European stock
D) Unregistered bloodlines
  • 55. What is the primary historical role of the Belgian Shepherd?
A) Hunting dog
B) Herding dog
C) Retrieval dog
D) Sled dog
  • 56. Which variety of the Belgian Shepherd is rough-haired and fawn?
A) Laekenois
B) Tervueren
C) Malinois
D) Groenendael
  • 57. Which variety of the Belgian Shepherd is short-haired and fawn?
A) Groenendael
B) Laekenois
C) Malinois
D) Tervueren
  • 58. Which variety of the Belgian Shepherd is long-haired and fawn?
A) Malinois
B) Laekenois
C) Tervueren
D) Groenendael
  • 59. When was the Club de Chien Berger Belge formed to save the type?
A) 1885
B) 1905
C) 1956
D) 1891
  • 60. Who led the team that conducted a field survey of the Belgian Shepherd in 1891?
A) Mr Beernaert
B) Adolphe Reul
C) Nicholas Rose
D) M. Corbeel
  • 61. How many specimens did Reul's team assemble during their work to standardise the breed?
A) 117
B) 50
C) 85
D) 200
  • 62. In what year was it decided that interbreeding between the different varieties should be forbidden?
A) 1920
B) 1956
C) 1891
D) 1905
  • 63. When was the current breed standard specifying the four modern varieties adopted?
A) 1905
B) 1945
C) 1892
D) 1956
  • 64. Who created the Groenendael variety in 1885?
A) M. Corbeel
B) Adolphe Reul
C) Nicholas Rose
D) Queen Marie Henriette
  • 65. What was the name of the black bitch owned by Nicholas Rose that served as foundation stock for the Groenendael?
A) Barroness
B) Miss
C) Poes
D) Petite
  • 66. What was the name of the male dog found by Nicholas Rose to mate with Petite?
A) Piccard D'Uccle
B) Barron
C) Tom
D) Duc de Groenendael
  • 67. The Malinois takes its name from which region?
A) Laeken
B) Groenendael
C) Tervuren
D) Mechelen
  • 68. The Laekenois takes its name from what royal residence?
A) Château de Laeken
B) Château de Tervuren
C) Château de Groenendael
D) Château de Mechelen
  • 69. Which royal figure was a frequent watcher and favorite owner of the Laekenois?
A) Queen Marie Henriette
B) King Leopold
C) King Albert
D) Queen Victoria
  • 70. Who is believed to have created the Tervueren variety?
A) Nicholas Rose
B) Mr Beernaert
C) M. Corbeel
D) Adolphe Reul
  • 71. Which military conflicts did the Belgian Shepherd serve in for Belgian armed forces?
A) The Napoleonic Wars
B) Only the First World War
C) Both World Wars
D) Only the Second World War
  • 72. What name is commonly used to refer to the Groenendael in the United States?
A) Tervueren
B) Malinois
C) Belgian Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog
D) Laekenois
  • 73. What was the initial maximum number of varieties recognised by breed clubs between 1892 and 1956?
A) Eight
B) Four
C) Six
D) Two
  • 74. What was the initial minimum number of varieties recognised by breed clubs between 1892 and 1956?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Two
D) Eight
  • 75. In what year were matings between varieties encouraged again to help the breed recover after the Second World War?
A) 1891
B) 1945
C) 1956
D) 1920
  • 76. Why did Nicholas Rose ultimately name his black variety Groenendael?
A) After his own last name
B) After the region where he was born
C) After his favorite dog
D) After his château
  • 77. Which European country's police forces have a long history of using the Belgian Shepherd?
A) Belgium
B) The Netherlands
C) France
D) Germany
  • 78. What life expectancy was found for the Malinois in a 2024 UK study?
A) 13.8 years
B) 12.7 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
  • 79. What is the average life expectancy of purebreeds according to the 2024 UK study?
A) 12 years
B) 12.7 years
C) 13.8 years
D) 11.5 years
  • 80. What condition have the working lines of the Malinois been associated with?
A) Epilepsy
B) Rage syndrome
C) Elbow dysplasia
D) Hip dysplasia
  • 81. A genetic polymorphism in which gene has been linked to rage syndrome?
A) Serotonin receptor gene
B) Collagen gene
C) Dopamine transporter gene
D) Insulin gene
  • 82. Which United States Army Malinois assisted in the capture and killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
A) Diesel
B) Kuga
C) Conan
D) K9 Killer
  • 83. Which French police Malinois was posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal after being killed in the 2015 Saint-Denis raid?
A) Diesel
B) Mali
C) Kuga
D) Conan
  • 84. Which Kruger National Park anti-poaching dog Malinois was awarded the PDSA Gold Medal for assisting in the capture of 115 poachers?
A) K9 Killer
B) Conan
C) Diesel
D) Mali
  • 85. Which Australian Army Malinois was awarded the Dickin Medal after capturing an insurgent whilst shot during the War in Afghanistan?
A) Kuga
B) Mali
C) Diesel
D) Conan
  • 86. Which British Army Malinois was awarded the Dickin Medal after completing a mission whilst injured during the War in Afghanistan?
A) K9 Killer
B) Kuga
C) Mali
D) Conan
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