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Dachshund
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  • 1. What is the general body shape of a Dachshund?
A) Round and fluffy
B) Short and stout
C) Long and low
D) Tall and slim
  • 2. Which coat types can a Dachshund have?
A) Curly, brindle, spotted
B) Patchy, frizzy, shaggy
C) Smooth, longhaired, wirehaired
D) Silky, woolly, corded
  • 3. What country is the Dachshund originally from?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Russia
  • 4. What group of dog breeds does the Dachshund belong to?
A) Terrier
B) Toy
C) Hound
D) Working
  • 5. What is the name of the breed that is commonly bred with Dachshunds to create a designer dog called a 'Doxiepoo'?
A) Labrador Retriever
B) Golden Retriever
C) Poodle
D) Chihuahua
  • 6. What are Dachshund's known for in terms of temperament?
A) Lazy and unresponsive
B) Courageous and intelligent
C) Aggressive and destructive
D) Shy and timid
  • 7. What year was the Dachshund officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC)?
A) 1950
B) 2000
C) 1920
D) 1885
  • 8. Which famous artist is known for owning a Dachshund named Lump?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Claude Monet
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 9. What are the three sizes of Dachshunds recognized by most kennel clubs?
A) Small, Medium, Large
B) Standard, Miniature, Toy
C) Tiny, Average, Giant
D) Short, Long, Shaggy
  • 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) Epilepsy
B) Allergies
C) Hip Dysplasia
D) Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
  • 12. What are the three coat types of a Dachshund?
A) Curly-haired, fluffy-haired, or silky-haired.
B) Fuzzy-haired, wavy-haired, or straight-haired.
C) Smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired.
D) Spotted, striped, or dotted.
  • 13. Which royal court was particularly enamored of the Dachshund breed?
A) Queen Victoria's court.
B) Tsar Nicholas II's court.
C) King Louis XIV's court.
D) Emperor Napoleon III's court.
  • 14. What are some nicknames for Dachshunds due to their long, narrow build?
A) 'Stick' or 'stick dog'.
B) 'Rocket' or 'rocket dog'.
C) 'Cigar' or 'cigar dog'.
D) 'Wiener' or 'sausage dog'.
  • 15. What was the original name for Dachshunds?
A) 'Terrier Tracker'.
B) 'Pinscher Pursuer'.
C) 'Dachs Kriecher' ('badger crawler') or 'Dachs Krieger' ('badger warrior').
D) 'Hound Hunter'.
  • 16. When was the wire-haired Dachshund bred?
A) In the early 21st century.
B) In the early 20th century.
C) In the mid-18th century.
D) In the late 19th 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) The Vietnam War
C) World War I
D) World War II
  • 18. What nickname were Dachshunds given in the United States during World War I?
A) Freedom dogs
B) Liberty hounds
C) Allied pups
D) Victory canines
  • 19. Who was known for keeping Dachshunds and was a German field marshal?
A) Paul von Hindenburg
B) Adolf Hitler
C) Erwin Rommel
D) Heinrich Himmler
  • 20. What role did Dachshunds play in the 1972 Summer Olympics?
A) They were part of a promotional campaign.
B) They were used as guide dogs for athletes.
C) They were the first official mascot, named Waldi.
D) They performed in the opening ceremony.
  • 21. In which German sitcom is Dachshunds' importance highlighted?
A) Hausmeister Krause
B) Lindenstraße
C) Tatort
D) Dinner for One
  • 22. In which international canine federation does Dachshund have its own breed group?
A) Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Federation)
B) United Kennel Club
C) American Kennel Club
D) Canadian Kennel Club
  • 23. Which size of Dachshund is not recognized by clubs in the United States and the United Kingdom?
A) Kaninchen
B) Standard
C) Miniature
D) Tweenie
  • 24. What is a common weight range for a full-grown standard Dachshund?
A) 7.5 to 14.5 kg (16 to 32 lb)
B) Under 2 kg
C) 3.5 to 5 kg (8 to 11 lb)
D) 20 to 30 kg
  • 25. What is the term used for Dachshunds that fall between miniature and standard size?
A) Gigantes
B) Micros
C) Standardites
D) Tweenies
  • 26. According to the American Kennel Club, what is a serious fault in Dachshunds?
A) Barking
B) Stubbornness
C) Shyness
D) Aggressiveness
  • 27. What is a skin disorder that dilute color Dachshunds are susceptible to?
A) Intervertebral disk disease
B) Glaucoma
C) Color dilution alopecia
D) Patellar luxation
  • 28. What is another sport that Dachshunds participate in, involving tunnels and locating bait?
A) Obstacle races
B) Agility courses
C) Flyball
D) Earthdog trials
  • 29. What type of breeding specializes in hunting Dachshunds in Germany?
A) Teckelzucht
B) Familienhunderzucht
C) Gebrauchshundezucht
D) Dackelzucht
  • 30. Which procedure is used for treating severe cases of disk disease in Dachshunds?
A) Crate confinement
B) Chronic pain medications
C) Anti-inflammatory medications
D) Percutaneous laser disk ablation
  • 31. Which rock musician had a pair of Dachshunds named Duke and Baron?
A) Lou Reed
B) Freddie Mercury
C) Elvis Presley
D) David Bowie
  • 32. What is the name of the book about one of Liliane Kaufmann's Dachshunds?
A) Fallingwater and Friends
B) Moxie
C) Liliane's Long-Haired Dachshunds
D) The Adventures of Moxie
  • 33. In a 2005 Swedish study, what percentage of Dachshunds died by the age of 10?
A) 28%
B) 35%
C) 13.7%
D) 50%
  • 34. Who eulogized their Dachshund Helena in the 'In The News' column?
A) Carole Lombard
B) William Randolph Hearst
C) David Douglas Duncan
D) Fred E. B. White
  • 35. Who had a pair of Dachshunds named Archie and Amos?
A) Lou Reed
B) Andy Warhol
C) David Hockney
D) Rock musician Lou Reed
  • 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) Only for show dogs
D) Yes
  • 38. What was John F. Kennedy's Dachshund puppy named?
A) Maxie
B) Dunker
C) Sheba
D) Liliane
  • 39. What is the chance of a puppy being affected by osteogenesis imperfecta if both parents are carriers?
A) 25%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 100%
  • 40. Which artist immortalized his Dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie on canvas?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) Andy Warhol
C) David Hockney
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 41. Which eye color is considered better according to kennel club standards?
A) Green eyes
B) Darker eye colors
C) Multi-colored eyes
D) Lighter eye colors
  • 42. Who was the Dachshund of General Claire Lee Chennault?
A) Joe
B) Dunker
C) Crusoe
D) Maxie
  • 43. What condition are Dachshunds predisposed to that affects the thyroid?
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Patellar luxation
C) Intervertebral disk disease
D) Glaucoma
  • 44. What is the primary use of a Dachshund's large front paws?
A) Digging.
B) Swimming.
C) Fetching objects.
D) Climbing trees.
  • 45. Which U.S. President had a Dachshund in the White House?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Grover Cleveland
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • 46. What is the most common color for Dachshunds?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Black
D) Red
  • 47. Which Dachshund became infamous for its obesity, weighing as much as 77 pounds?
A) Commissioner
B) Lump
C) Obie
D) Archie
  • 48. What is the typical weight range for a miniature Dachshund?
A) 3.5 to 5 kg
B) Over 10 kg
C) Less than 5.5 kg (12 lb)
D) 7.5 to 14.5 kg
  • 49. Among hunters, what term is mainly used to refer to Dachshunds in Germany?
A) Jagd
B) Hunder
C) Dackel
D) Teckel
  • 50. What is a congenital heart defect Dachshunds are more likely to develop?
A) Intervertebral disk disease
B) Patellar luxation
C) Patent ductus arteriosus
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) Color dilution alopecia
C) Patellar luxation
D) Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • 53. Which pattern in Dachshunds is associated with distinct white patches?
A) Tan pointed
B) Dapple (merle)
C) Brindle
D) Sable
  • 54. Which organization recognizes piebald as an official color for Dachshunds?
A) Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
B) American Kennel Club (AKC)
C) The Dachshund Club of America (DCA)
D) United Kennel Club (UKC)
  • 55. What was the life expectancy of Miniature Dachshunds according to a 2018 study in Japan?
A) 12.7 years
B) 15.1 years
C) 13.9 years
D) 14 years
  • 56. What is the term for a trained hunting dog test in Germany?
A) Teckelzertifikat
B) Hundetest
C) Dackelprüfung
D) Verband-Gebrauchsprüfung (VGP)
  • 57. Which author's Dachshund appeared in many of his famous essays?
A) F. Scott Fitzgerald
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) Mark Twain
D) E.B. White
  • 58. What did Marie Prevost's Dachshund Maxie try to do after her mistress died?
A) Hide in a closet
B) Run away from home
C) Awaken his dead mistress by barking.
D) Eat all the food
  • 59. What is the weight range for a kaninchen Dachshund?
A) 10 to 15 kg
B) 3.5 to 5 kg (8 to 11 lb)
C) 7.5 to 14.5 kg
D) Under 2 kg
  • 60. What ranking did Dachshunds hold in the 2018 AKC registration statistics?
A) 12th
B) 1st
C) 5th
D) 20th
  • 61. What was the name of Jack Ruby's Dachshund that he often referred to as his wife?
A) Liliane
B) Dunker
C) Sheba
D) Maxie
  • 62. Which city in Russia holds a parade of Dachshunds every July 25?
A) Moscow
B) Zelenogorsk
C) St. Petersburg
D) Novosibirsk
  • 63. What was the original purpose of Dachshunds that influences their current behavior?
A) Herding sheep
B) Badger hunting
C) Companionship
D) Guarding homes
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