Puzzles - Level 3 Pets Trivia Quiz

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Dog trivia quiz

• What kind of dog is Scooby-Doo?
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  A Great Dane
• How many teeth does the average adult dog have?
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  42
• What's the fastest a dog can run?
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  The greyhound is the fastest dog and can run at speeds of over 40 miles per hour.
• Which breeds of dog have a purple-black tongue?
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  The chow chow, shar pei and ainu.
• At what age should a young dog be neutered/spayed?
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  At five to six months of age.
• Which of the following substances is poisonous to dogs - bread, chocolate, rice or fish?
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  Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is highly toxic to dogs. Choose instead one of the many chocolate-flavoured dog treats that are available.
• Which United States President had a dog named Fala?
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  Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Scottish terrier Fala was always hand-fed by the President himself - and sometimes visiting dignitaries would have to wait for their own dinners until Fala's needs had been met.
• What was the dachshund originally bred for?
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  Badger hunting - dachs is German for 'badger'.
• What does it mean when a dog bows down on its front legs, wags its tail and gives a high-pitched bark?
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  The dog wants to play.
• What breed of dog is nick-named the 'plum pudding dog'?
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  Dalmatian.