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Dachshund
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  • 1. What is the general body shape of a Dachshund?
A) Round and fluffy
B) Long and low
C) Tall and slim
D) Short and stout
  • 2. Which coat types can a Dachshund have?
A) Smooth, longhaired, wirehaired
B) Silky, woolly, corded
C) Patchy, frizzy, shaggy
D) Curly, brindle, spotted
  • 3. What country is the Dachshund originally from?
A) Italy
B) Russia
C) France
D) Germany
  • 4. What group of dog breeds does the Dachshund belong to?
A) Hound
B) Working
C) Terrier
D) Toy
  • 5. What is the name of the breed that is commonly bred with Dachshunds to create a designer dog called a 'Doxiepoo'?
A) Chihuahua
B) Golden Retriever
C) Labrador Retriever
D) Poodle
  • 6. What are Dachshund's known for in terms of temperament?
A) Aggressive and destructive
B) Shy and timid
C) Courageous and intelligent
D) Lazy and unresponsive
  • 7. What year was the Dachshund officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC)?
A) 1920
B) 2000
C) 1950
D) 1885
  • 8. Which famous artist is known for owning a Dachshund named Lump?
A) Claude Monet
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 9. What are the three sizes of Dachshunds recognized by most kennel clubs?
A) Standard, Miniature, Toy
B) Short, Long, Shaggy
C) Tiny, Average, Giant
D) Small, Medium, Large
  • 10. What is the nickname often given to Dachshunds?
A) Slinky
B) Low Rider
C) Dashie
D) Wiener dog
  • 11. What is the name of the condition that Dachshunds are prone to due to their elongated spine?
A) Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
B) Epilepsy
C) Hip Dysplasia
D) Allergies
  • 12. What are the three coat types of a Dachshund?
A) Spotted, striped, or dotted.
B) Fuzzy-haired, wavy-haired, or straight-haired.
C) Curly-haired, fluffy-haired, or silky-haired.
D) Smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired.
  • 13. Which royal court was particularly enamored of the Dachshund breed?
A) Tsar Nicholas II's court.
B) Emperor Napoleon III's court.
C) Queen Victoria's court.
D) King Louis XIV's court.
  • 14. What are some nicknames for Dachshunds due to their long, narrow build?
A) 'Rocket' or 'rocket dog'.
B) 'Wiener' or 'sausage dog'.
C) 'Stick' or 'stick dog'.
D) 'Cigar' or 'cigar dog'.
  • 15. What was the original name for Dachshunds?
A) 'Dachs Kriecher' ('badger crawler') or 'Dachs Krieger' ('badger warrior').
B) 'Terrier Tracker'.
C) 'Pinscher Pursuer'.
D) 'Hound Hunter'.
  • 16. When was the wire-haired Dachshund bred?
A) In the late 19th century.
B) In the mid-18th century.
C) In the early 21st century.
D) In the early 20th century.
  • 17. During which war did the popularity of Dachshunds in the United States plummet due to their association with Germany?
A) World War II
B) The Vietnam War
C) World War I
D) The Korean War
  • 18. What nickname were Dachshunds given in the United States during World War I?
A) Victory canines
B) Freedom dogs
C) Allied pups
D) Liberty hounds
  • 19. Who was known for keeping Dachshunds and was a German field marshal?
A) Erwin Rommel
B) Heinrich Himmler
C) Adolf Hitler
D) Paul von Hindenburg
  • 20. What role did Dachshunds play in the 1972 Summer Olympics?
A) They were the first official mascot, named Waldi.
B) They were part of a promotional campaign.
C) They were used as guide dogs for athletes.
D) They performed in the opening ceremony.
  • 21. In which German sitcom is Dachshunds' importance highlighted?
A) Lindenstraße
B) Tatort
C) Hausmeister Krause
D) Dinner for One
  • 22. In which international canine federation does Dachshund have its own breed group?
A) Canadian Kennel Club
B) United Kennel Club
C) American Kennel Club
D) Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Federation)
  • 23. Which size of Dachshund is not recognized by clubs in the United States and the United Kingdom?
A) Standard
B) Tweenie
C) Miniature
D) Kaninchen
  • 24. What is a common weight range for a full-grown standard Dachshund?
A) 3.5 to 5 kg (8 to 11 lb)
B) 7.5 to 14.5 kg (16 to 32 lb)
C) Under 2 kg
D) 20 to 30 kg
  • 25. What is the term used for Dachshunds that fall between miniature and standard size?
A) Micros
B) Tweenies
C) Standardites
D) Gigantes
  • 26. According to the American Kennel Club, what is a serious fault in Dachshunds?
A) Stubbornness
B) Aggressiveness
C) Shyness
D) Barking
  • 27. What is a skin disorder that dilute color Dachshunds are susceptible to?
A) Color dilution alopecia
B) Glaucoma
C) Intervertebral disk disease
D) Patellar luxation
  • 28. What is another sport that Dachshunds participate in, involving tunnels and locating bait?
A) Agility courses
B) Flyball
C) Earthdog trials
D) Obstacle races
  • 29. What type of breeding specializes in hunting Dachshunds in Germany?
A) Gebrauchshundezucht
B) Teckelzucht
C) Dackelzucht
D) Familienhunderzucht
  • 30. Which procedure is used for treating severe cases of disk disease in Dachshunds?
A) Crate confinement
B) Percutaneous laser disk ablation
C) Chronic pain medications
D) Anti-inflammatory medications
  • 31. Which rock musician had a pair of Dachshunds named Duke and Baron?
A) David Bowie
B) Freddie Mercury
C) Lou Reed
D) Elvis Presley
  • 32. What is the name of the book about one of Liliane Kaufmann's Dachshunds?
A) The Adventures of Moxie
B) Fallingwater and Friends
C) Liliane's Long-Haired Dachshunds
D) Moxie
  • 33. In a 2005 Swedish study, what percentage of Dachshunds died by the age of 10?
A) 50%
B) 35%
C) 28%
D) 13.7%
  • 34. Who eulogized their Dachshund Helena in the 'In The News' column?
A) Fred E. B. White
B) David Douglas Duncan
C) Carole Lombard
D) William Randolph Hearst
  • 35. Who had a pair of Dachshunds named Archie and Amos?
A) David Hockney
B) Andy Warhol
C) Lou Reed
D) Rock musician Lou Reed
  • 36. What are Dachshunds called in Germany?
A) Dackel
B) Teckel
C) Huntinghounds
D) Wieners
  • 37. Are 'wall' eyes permissible according to DCA standards?
A) Yes
B) Only for show dogs
C) No
D) Only in certain colors
  • 38. What was John F. Kennedy's Dachshund puppy named?
A) Maxie
B) Dunker
C) Liliane
D) Sheba
  • 39. What is the chance of a puppy being affected by osteogenesis imperfecta if both parents are carriers?
A) 100%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) 75%
  • 40. Which artist immortalized his Dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie on canvas?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) David Hockney
C) Andy Warhol
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 41. Which eye color is considered better according to kennel club standards?
A) Darker eye colors
B) Green eyes
C) Multi-colored eyes
D) Lighter eye colors
  • 42. Who was the Dachshund of General Claire Lee Chennault?
A) Dunker
B) Maxie
C) Joe
D) Crusoe
  • 43. What condition are Dachshunds predisposed to that affects the thyroid?
A) Patellar luxation
B) Intervertebral disk disease
C) Glaucoma
D) Hypothyroidism
  • 44. What is the primary use of a Dachshund's large front paws?
A) Fetching objects.
B) Climbing trees.
C) Digging.
D) Swimming.
  • 45. Which U.S. President had a Dachshund in the White House?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Grover Cleveland
  • 46. What is the most common color for Dachshunds?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Red
D) Black
  • 47. Which Dachshund became infamous for its obesity, weighing as much as 77 pounds?
A) Lump
B) Obie
C) Archie
D) Commissioner
  • 48. What is the typical weight range for a miniature Dachshund?
A) 3.5 to 5 kg
B) 7.5 to 14.5 kg
C) Over 10 kg
D) Less than 5.5 kg (12 lb)
  • 49. Among hunters, what term is mainly used to refer to Dachshunds in Germany?
A) Jagd
B) Dackel
C) Teckel
D) Hunder
  • 50. What is a congenital heart defect Dachshunds are more likely to develop?
A) Patellar luxation
B) Intervertebral disk disease
C) Osteogenesis imperfecta
D) Patent ductus arteriosus
  • 51. What percentage of Dachshunds have bitten strangers according to the study?
A) 5%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 10%
  • 52. What condition is characterized by the kneecap becoming dislodged in Dachshunds?
A) Color dilution alopecia
B) Intervertebral disk disease
C) Osteogenesis imperfecta
D) Patellar luxation
  • 53. Which pattern in Dachshunds is associated with distinct white patches?
A) Dapple (merle)
B) Sable
C) Tan pointed
D) Brindle
  • 54. Which organization recognizes piebald as an official color for Dachshunds?
A) Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
B) American Kennel Club (AKC)
C) United Kennel Club (UKC)
D) The Dachshund Club of America (DCA)
  • 55. What was the life expectancy of Miniature Dachshunds according to a 2018 study in Japan?
A) 13.9 years
B) 14 years
C) 12.7 years
D) 15.1 years
  • 56. What is the term for a trained hunting dog test in Germany?
A) Hundetest
B) Teckelzertifikat
C) Dackelprüfung
D) Verband-Gebrauchsprüfung (VGP)
  • 57. Which author's Dachshund appeared in many of his famous essays?
A) Ernest Hemingway
B) E.B. White
C) Mark Twain
D) F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • 58. What did Marie Prevost's Dachshund Maxie try to do after her mistress died?
A) Run away from home
B) Hide in a closet
C) Awaken his dead mistress by barking.
D) Eat all the food
  • 59. What is the weight range for a kaninchen Dachshund?
A) Under 2 kg
B) 10 to 15 kg
C) 3.5 to 5 kg (8 to 11 lb)
D) 7.5 to 14.5 kg
  • 60. What ranking did Dachshunds hold in the 2018 AKC registration statistics?
A) 5th
B) 1st
C) 20th
D) 12th
  • 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) Novosibirsk
C) Zelenogorsk
D) St. Petersburg
  • 63. What was the original purpose of Dachshunds that influences their current behavior?
A) Herding sheep
B) Guarding homes
C) Badger hunting
D) Companionship
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