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Samoyed dog - Quiz
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  • 1. Why are Samoyeds considered poor guard dogs?
A) They have a friendly and affable disposition.
B) They are afraid of strangers.
C) They are not intelligent enough.
D) They are too small to guard.
  • 2. What earned Samoyeds the nickname 'Sammie smile'?
A) Their unique barking sound.
B) The way they tilt their heads.
C) The shape of their ears.
D) Their alert and happy expression.
  • 3. Under what condition might a Samoyed act as a watch dog?
A) When they are trained to attack.
B) When something approaches their territory.
C) During the night only.
D) When they are hungry.
  • 4. What behavior might a Samoyed exhibit if it becomes bored?
A) Destruction or digging.
B) Refusing to eat.
C) Running away.
D) Sleeping all day.
  • 5. Which of the following is an activity Samoyeds can participate in?
A) Retrieving game.
B) Swimming competitions.
C) High-altitude climbing.
D) Flyball.
  • 6. According to the 2024 UK study, what is the life expectancy of a Samoyed?
A) 12.7 years.
B) 15 years.
C) 13.1 years.
D) 12 years.
  • 7. What type of disease is Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy?
A) A heart condition.
B) A joint disease.
C) A skin disorder.
D) A kidney disease.
  • 8. Why is Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy more severe in males?
A) It is an X-linked recessive disorder.
B) It is caused by a Y-chromosome mutation.
C) Males are more exposed to environmental factors.
D) Males are genetically weaker.
  • 9. To which human condition is Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy similar?
A) Down syndrome.
B) Alport's syndrome.
C) Diabetes.
D) Kidney stones.
  • 10. What is the genetic cause of the disease?
A) Poor nutrition.
B) A lack of sunlight.
C) A nonsense mutation in the COL4A5 gene.
D) A viral infection.
  • 11. What part of the kidney is affected by the disease?
A) The glomerular basement membrane.
B) The ureter.
C) The bladder.
D) The renal artery.
  • 12. What happens when plasma proteins are lost in the urine?
A) Symptoms of the kidney disease appear.
B) The dog gains weight rapidly.
C) The dog grows extra fur.
D) The dog becomes hyperactive.
  • 13. What are two symptoms of the disease in males as it progresses?
A) Increased appetite and thirst.
B) Lethargy and muscle wastage.
C) Loss of sight and hearing.
D) Aggression and excessive barking.
  • 14. At what age do affected male Samoyeds typically start showing symptoms?
A) Six months.
B) One year.
C) Two weeks.
D) Three months.
  • 15. What medications can be used to slow the progression of the disease?
A) Antihistamines and steroids.
B) Antibiotics and aspirin.
C) Insulin and vitamins.
D) Cyclosporine A and ACE inhibitors.
  • 16. If a carrier female mates with a healthy male, what is the probability that male offspring will be affected?
A) 25%.
B) 75%.
C) 100%.
D) 50%.
  • 17. At what age is death expected for affected dogs?
A) 5 to 7 years.
B) 8 to 15 months.
C) 2 to 4 years.
D) 10 to 12 years.
  • 18. What is the weight range for a male Samoyed according to the AKC standard?
A) 40–60 pounds
B) 45–65 pounds
C) 35–50 pounds
D) 50–70 pounds
  • 19. What is the height range for a female Samoyed according to the AKC standard?
A) 20–22 inches
B) 19–21 inches
C) 18–20 inches
D) 21–23.5 inches
  • 20. What color tint is commonly seen on Samoyeds?
A) Silver
B) Grey
C) Biscuit
D) Gold
  • 21. What shape are Samoyed ears?
A) Pointed oval
B) Triangular
C) Floppy
D) Rounded
  • 22. What type of coat do Samoyeds have?
A) Dense, double layer coat
B) Single layer, silky coat
C) Wiry, short coat
D) Curly, medium-length coat
  • 23. What is the seasonal shedding process of the Samoyed called?
A) Winter transition
B) Molting phase
C) Blowing coat
D) Fur shedding cycle
  • 24. Which sex typically has a larger ruff?
A) Females
B) Neither
C) Males
D) Depends on age
  • 25. According to the UK Kennel Club, what is the height for a male Samoyed?
A) 53–60 centimetres
B) 46–51 centimetres
C) 51–56 centimetres
D) 48–53 centimetres
  • 26. What does the topcoat of a Samoyed provide?
A) Coloring patterns
B) Waterproofing only
C) Protection from debris for the undercoat
D) Primary warmth
  • 27. What type of dog is the Samoyed?
A) Hound-type
B) Spitz-type
C) Retriever-type
D) Terrier-type
  • 28. From which dog breed are Samoyeds descended?
A) Siberian Husky
B) Nenets Herding Laika
C) Norwegian Elkhound
D) Alaskan Malamute
  • 29. The Samoyed takes its name from which group of people?
A) Arctic explorers
B) Russian royals
C) Samoyedic peoples
D) Nenets people
  • 30. Who is considered the founder of the Samoyed breed?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Robert Falcon Scott
C) Carsten Borchgrevink
D) Ernest Kilburn-Scott
  • 31. In what year was the first official breed standard developed for the Samoyed?
A) 1889
B) 1902
C) 1893
D) 1909
  • 32. How many dogs did Carsten Borchgrevink bring to the southern hemisphere?
A) 28
B) 90
C) 33
D) 20
  • 33. Which explorer brought twenty Samoyeds on a 1902 journey?
A) Ernest Shackleton
B) Robert Falcon Scott
C) Ernest Kilburn-Scott
D) Carsten Borchgrevink
  • 34. Where were the dogs from the Southern Cross Expedition left on the return trip?
A) Arkhangelsk, Russia
B) Yamal Peninsula
C) The North Pole
D) Native Island, New Zealand
  • 35. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in Samoyeds is caused by a mutation in which locus?
A) Beta cell locus
B) Insulin locus
C) RPRG locus
D) COL2A1 locus
  • 36. Which genetic defect causes short legs and eye abnormalities in Samoyeds?
A) RPRG locus mutation
B) COL2A1 locus defect
C) Autoimmune skin deficiency
D) Pancreatic inflammation
  • 37. Which heart condition occurs more frequently in Samoyeds than in other breeds?
A) Sebaceous adenitis
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Hip dysplasia
D) Pulmonary stenosis
  • 38. The mutation causing PRA in Samoyeds is located on which chromosome?
A) X chromosome
B) Chromosome 1
C) Chromosome 21
D) Y chromosome
  • 39. Does the COL2A1 defect affect the expression of the protein opticin?
A) No
B) Yes, but only in heterozygous dogs
C) Yes, it increases expression
D) Yes, it decreases expression
  • 40. Which of the following is listed as a concern for Samoyeds besides eye and heart issues?
A) Epilepsy
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Hip dysplasia
D) Diabetes insipidus
  • 41. In the context of the COL2A1 defect, which symptom is recessive?
A) Persistent hyaloid artery
B) Retinal malformation
C) Retinal detachment
D) Liquefaction of the vitreous
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