Dog Breed Identification Quiz

1. A very tall, rough-coated sighthound was developed in Scotland to pursue deer. Which breed is the best match?

2. Which Japanese breed is compact and foxlike, commonly has a red coat with pale markings, and carries its curled tail over its back?

3. Which breed is especially associated with a dense lion-like ruff, a blue-black tongue, and origins in China?

4. A compact African hunting breed has erect ears, a tightly curled tail, a wrinkled forehead when alert, and is known for making a yodel-like sound. Which breed is it?

5. A dog has a wiry coat, prominent eyebrows and beard, and a rectangular muzzle. The breed family comes in Miniature, Standard, and Giant varieties. Which is it?

6. Compared with a typical German Shepherd Dog, which breed is generally lighter and more squarely built, with a short fawn coat, black mask, and a strong tradition of Belgian herding and service work?

7. Which toy spaniel takes its breed name from the French word for “butterfly,” referring to its large, fringed, upright ears?

8. A ranch dog has upright ears, a compact muscular build, and a short blue- or red-speckled coat. It was developed to move cattle across demanding Australian terrain. Which breed best fits?

9. A tall, athletic hound developed in southern Africa has a narrow strip of hair along its back that grows in the opposite direction from the surrounding coat. Which breed is this?

10. Which large red-and-white working breed was developed in the Swiss Alps and became closely associated with rescue work near an Alpine hospice?

11. Which breed is recognized by its distinctive egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and strong, muscular body?

12. A dog resembles a Rough Collie but is considerably smaller. It originated in the Shetland Islands and worked as an agile farm and herding dog. Which breed is it?

13. A very large white Hungarian livestock guardian is covered in long, naturally corded hair. Which breed matches that description?

14. An Italian dog with a dense, curly coat is traditionally associated with searching for truffles. Which breed best matches?

15. A medium-sized athletic dog has a curly or wavy coat and was historically used to carry messages and retrieve gear for Portuguese fishermen. Which breed best fits?

16. You meet a low-slung scent hound with very long ears, heavy bone, short legs, and a loose-skinned face. Which breed is it most likely to be?