Dog Trivia
Is the domestic dog a carnivore, omnivore or herbivore?
omnivore – they can eat grains, vegetables, and meat for a well rounded diet.
Voiced by John Travolta, the title character of what 2008 Disney animated film is a white dog with a lightning-shaped marking on his coat?
Bolt
Fans of what “B” Blue Heeler cartoon puppy, debuting in Australia in 2018 and later on Disney Junior, can get tiny figurines of the dog and his family?
Bluey
What is a group of puppies called?
A group of puppies is called a litter.
What sort of dog did Elvis sing about?
A hound dog.
What two colors do dogs see best?
yellow and blue – dogs can’t see red or green very well!
His breed was never revealed, but which fictional dog do you most likely remember as simply being very big and very red?
Clifford
What’s the smallest dog breed?
Chihuahua.
What sense are puppies born without?
Puppies are born without their hearing.
In the Wizard of Oz, what is the name of the dog?
Toto
What is a dog’s most powerful sense?
Smell
Calling your dog “Fido” (which comes from the Latin term for “faithful”) has largely become a cliche. While this pet name for your pet goes back to Ancient Rome, it didn’t catch on in modern times until the 1860s. When he took office in 1861, which president made the name popular when he introduced his dog, Fido, to America?
Abraham Lincoln
Which animal has the most tastebuds – dogs or cats?
Dogs have more taste buds than cats. However, they have less than humans.
Which Disney villain wanted a coat made out of dalmatians?
Cruella De Vil
According to the American Kennel Club, what is the most popular dog breed found in the USA?
Labrador Retriever
A “chiweenie” is a mutt mash-up of a chihuahua and what narrow dog breed?
Dachshund
What breed is celebrated for its speed and long legs?
Greyhound.
Which one is faster – a greyhound or a cheetah?
A greyhound (40-45 mph) is not faster than a cheetah (50-80 mph).
Through what part of the body do dogs sweat?
Their paws. But they control their body temperature by panting.
In a 2017 survey by Hasbro, the Scottie Dog beat the T-Rex and the Hat to claim the title of most popular playing token in what board game?
Monopoly
“Roll that beautiful bean footage!” Which loyal breed was Duke, the family dog who supposedly knows the secret Bush’s Baked Beans recipe?
Golden Retriever
In 2020, what was the most popular dog name, according to Prudent Pet Insurance?
Bella was the most popular dog name.
True or False: Dalmatian puppies are born with spots?
False. They are born white and develop their spots later.
What is the name of the dog that appears in the classic comic strip ‘Peanuts’?
Snoopy.