animal Trivia Quiz # 20
This is Animal Quiz # 20, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
The Wee Scottie - According to the American Kennel Club, which of the following is NOT an acceptable color for the Scottish Terrier?
The correct answer is 'White'
While wheaten Scotties can be a pale color, they are definitely NOT white. Brindle coats are black, brown, or gray mottled coats. A sprinkling of white hairs in either black or brindle coats is acceptable. Any other white is allowed only on the chest or chin.
Animal Question 2
Breed-Specific Genetic Problems - The Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever suffers from a hormonal malady unknown in other breeds. What is it?
The correct answer is 'Early-onset Addison's disease'
Addison's disease, in which the adrenal glands do not work properly, is common in several breeds, but usually occurs in older dogs. In tollers, the mode of inheritance is unknown, but it is suspected to be polygenic. Tollers are the only breed in which the disease regularly appears in puppyhood, sometimes as early as 4 months. In addition, while Addison's disease in older dogs is very treatable, the disease in young tollers often does not respond well to medication and is fatal.
Animal Question 3
Dog Myths and Facts - In laboratory tests, dogs really are 'smarter' than cats.
The correct answer is 'True'
Sorry, cat fans. Dogs are far superior at problem-solving, puzzle boxes, learning commands, etc.
Animal Question 4
Canine Musical Freestyle - What breeds of dogs are unable to perform and compete with Canine Musical Freestyle?
The correct answer is 'Because of the variety of music and styles of performances vary, every single breed can perform freestyle and enjoy it.'
One special feature of all freestyle organizations is they support the canine/human bond - regardless of breed. *All* dogs can perform and compete in all organizations. The organizations do, however obey the rules set by any organization that invites them to compete at their show. For example, if a Golden Retriever specialty asks an organization to have a competition at their show, then that would mean only Golden Retrievers could perform.
Animal Question 5
Horsey Terminology - What is a numnah?
The correct answer is 'A cloth or pad put under the saddle'
Animal Question 6
Serengeti National Park - There is this ugly animal called an warthog. Which animal's burrows do they often use?
The correct answer is 'aardvark'
Warthogs often use aardvark burrows for sleeping and bearing their young. The burrows are enlarged and lined with grass. When alarmed, warthogs run with their tails in the air or retreat into a burrow, entering backwards.
Animal Question 7
Ferrets - What is a baby domestic ferret, either gender, called?
The correct answer is 'Kit'
What can I say about Kits? They are one of the cutest things on the planet.
Animal Question 8
The Inimitable Camel Spider - One story brought back from the Gulf is that camel spiders can make a sound like a screaming baby while chasing you. Is that true?
The correct answer is 'No'
No vocal cords and not enough air capacity to make any kind of noise. Usually the scream you hear is your own.
Animal Question 9
Rough Collie Trivia - Where did the Rough Collie originate from?
The correct answer is 'Scotland'
The Rough Collie originated from Scotland.(Collie Handbook)
Animal Question 10
Rare And Fairly Unknown Breeds Of Dogs - This breed is a well-conceived conglomeration of the old-type collies. This breed is closely related to the border collie, but while the Border has a very “fixed” eye when working with stock, this breed has a “loose” eye.
The correct answer is 'English shepherd'
Despite its name, the English Shepherd was developed in the United States.