Dog Breed Quiz

1. At a herding demonstration, you see a compact Hungarian sheepdog whose long coat naturally forms cords. Which breed are you watching?

2. A lean, athletic dog has a short white coat covered in distinct black or liver spots. The breed is historically known for running alongside horse-drawn coaches. Which breed is it?

3. On a scent trail, a compact hound follows with its nose down, gives a musical bay, and carries a white-tipped tail that remains visible above brush. Which breed is the best fit?

4. A tiny terrier has a long, silky steel-blue-and-tan coat. Its ancestors worked as ratters in the mills and mines of northern England. Which breed is it?

5. A large, mostly white livestock guardian was developed to protect flocks in the Pyrenees Mountains. Which breed is it?

6. A sturdy dog has a blue-black tongue, a broad head, a dense ruff around the neck, and a notably stilted gait. Which breed best matches these clues?

7. A retriever has a short, dense, water-resistant coat, a broad head, and a thick “otter” tail suited to swimming. Which breed best fits the description?

8. A large Swiss farm dog has a long tricolor coat with black, rust, and white markings. It historically helped pull carts and move cattle. Which breed best matches?

9. You are distinguishing the two Welsh corgi breeds. The dog in front of you has a long tail and large, more rounded ears. Which corgi is it?

10. Which sleek, athletic German breed—usually seen with black, red, blue, or fawn coloring and rust markings—was first developed by tax collector Louis Dobermann?

11. Which compact Japanese breed typically has a foxlike face, upright ears, and a curled tail and is the smallest of Japan’s native spitz breeds?

12. Which giant, rough-coated sighthound from Ireland was historically used to hunt wolves and other large game?

13. Which breed was developed to pursue badgers underground and is recognized by its elongated body and very short legs?

14. A small, muscular companion has a square head, very short muzzle, compact body, and large upright ears often described as “bat ears.” Which breed is it?

15. A dog built for high-speed pursuit has long legs, a deep chest, a narrow head, and a sharply tucked waist. It is strongly associated with track racing. Which breed is it?

16. During a sheepdog trial, one dog approaches the flock in a low crouch and controls the sheep with an intense, fixed gaze known as “eye.” Which breed is especially associated with this style?