animal Trivia Quiz # 11
This is Animal Quiz # 11, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
The Best of: Akitas - The AKC standard says that the tail should be...
The correct answer is 'A curl held high over the back'
The Akita's tail is naturally held over the back, although when relaxed the tail may uncurl. The curl of the tail can come in a few ways: single curl, half curl, and double curl. The most common is the single curl.
Animal Question 2
Service Dogs - Dogs are often used in therapy...visiting hospitals, care facilities, nursing homes, etc. to cheer up patients. Are 'therapy dogs' considered BY LAW in the US to have the same status as 'service dogs'?
The correct answer is 'No'
Service dogs directly assist their owners with daily tasks in some fashion. Therapy dogs are handled by their owners to assist at specific times, such as visits to a facility. Thus laws mandating access for service dogs, who must accompany their owners, do not apply to dogs who need not be with their owners at all times.
Animal Question 3
General Avian Knowledge #1 - What is the term used for psittacosis in birds other than parrots?
The correct answer is 'ornithosis'
Ornithosis/Psittacosis is a disease transmissable from birds to humans or vice versa.
Animal Question 4
Hunting Dogs - The cocker spaniel can be used for water retrieving.
The correct answer is 'True'
The cocker spaniel was originally used to hunt woodcock (hence the name). It can be used to retrieve from the water and most cocker spaniels take to water.
Animal Question 5
Wild Birds - Which of these species of birds eats both meat and plants as an adult?
The correct answer is 'blue jay'
A blue jay is omnivorous, meaning it eats plants and meat. A sunbird eats only nectar. A flycatcher eats insects, and a vulture only eats meat.
Animal Question 6
Dog Breeds in the Toy Group - This roly-poly fellow is among the quietest and most placid of the Toys. It is hard to believe that he is probably a descendant of fierce mastiffs and bulldogs.
The correct answer is 'Pug'
Among a generally high-strung and barky group, the Pug is noted for his calm demeanor.
Animal Question 7
Whales and Whaling - Which whale is the largest animal on earth?
The correct answer is 'Blue'
The largest blue whale recovered was 110 feet long, longer than a 737 jetliner!
Animal Question 8
Bugs, Beasts and Pets. - The famous painter David Hockney painted his dogs several times. What kind of breed were his two dogs?
The correct answer is 'dachshund'
David Hockney produced a famous series of dachshund sketches in 1993 and 1994.
Animal Question 9
Canine Genetic Disorders - When you are buying a dog just to be a pet, health testing is not important.
The correct answer is 'False'
On the contrary! A good pet must be healthy! Don't be dissuaded- when you are looking for a dog, demand health testing!
Animal Question 10
Veterinary Knowledge- Canine - Which breed is known for its dark purple tongue?
The correct answer is 'Chow Chow'