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