Anatomy & Physiology
Behavior & Intelligence
Dogs & Mental Health
Miscellaneous
100

Is the domestic dog a carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore?

  Omnivore. They can eat grains, vegetables, and meat for a well-rounded diet. 

100

True or false. Dogs can be trained to detect human emotions, disorders, and health issues. 

True! 

100

What is the name of the "love hormone" that is increased when you interact with dogs?

Oxytocin 

100

According to the American Kennel Club, what is the most popular dog breed found in the USA?

Labrador Retriever 

200

What is a dog's most powerful sense?

Sense of smell

200

How many facial expressions do dogs have?

Over 100. Most of them are conveyed through their ears. 
200

What is the name of the stress hormone that can be lowered when interacting with dogs?

Cortisol 

200

Dog dogs have the same "nose print"? 

Hint: Think of how humans have fingerprints. 

No. Dogs each have their own nose print. 

300

What 2 colors do dogs see best?

Yellow and blue. Dogs can't see red or green very well. 

300

How many words and gestures are the average dog capable of learning?

Around 165 words and gestures. Some dogs, such as the Border Collie, can learn over 1,000 words. 

300

Name at least 3 mental health benefits of owning a dog.

-Lower stress and anxiety levels

-Can provide a sense of purpose

-Can combat feelings of isolation and loneliness

-Can promote positive emotions

-Can help develop social, emotional, interpersonal, and communication skills

300

Are dalmatians born with their spots?

No. Spots develop as they age, not at birth. Usually begin to get their spots within 10-14 days. 


400

Where do dogs primarily sweat from?

Their paws. They use panting to regulate their body temperature.

400
Can dogs be multilingual? 

Yes. Dogs were the first animal to show the ability to distinguish between languages. They are aware of our speech patterns, rhythms, and tone. 

400

This type of therapy involves trained animals as part of a therapeutic process to improve physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function. 

Animal Assisted Therapy. It is a goal-directed intervention where the animal is an integral part of the treatment, working alongside therapists to help patients achieve specific goals. 

400
Which Disney villain wanted a coat made out of dalmations?

Cruella De Vil

500

How many teeth dog ADULT dogs have?

Bonus +100: How many teeth do ADULT humans have?

42 teeth.

Bonus +100: 32

500

What percentage of the American population will take their dogs to some sort of obedience training? 

Only 8%

500

In what year was Dr. Boris Levinson credited with conducting the first formal research on animal therapy?

1960s. 

500

What dog breed has a unique "yodeling" sound rather than barking?

Basenji (Buh-sen-jee)

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