Question 6: The infamous rough collie Lassie was the star of movies and television. What was the name of the book that launched Lassie into stardom?
- Lassie the Wonder Dog
- Lassie the Lost Dog
- Lassie Come Home
- Lassie the Sheepdog
Answer: 3
Published in 1940, Lassie Come Home was a best-selling novel by Eric Knight about a rough collie that travels from Scotland to Yorkshire to reunite with her young owner, Joe.
Question 7: What was the name and breed of the dog that traveled with the Lewis and Clark Expedition across the continent?
- Scupper, a Labrador
- Sailer Boy, a Chesapeake Bay retriever
- Seaman, a Newfoundland
- Petey, a pit bull terrier
Answer: 3
Seaman the Newfoundland was owned by Captain Meriwether Lewis and was the only dog to make the entire trip. In fact, when times were tough, the crew ate most of their dogs, but Seaman was spared. He even saved the crew from stampeding bison by barking an alarm just in time.
Question 8: How fast can a greyhound run?
- 50 mph
- 45 mph
- 35 mph
- 60 mph
Answer: 2
Greyhounds can easily maintain speeds of up to 45 mph for prolonged periods. In fact, they are often considered the fastest land mammal, second only to the cheetah. Yet, in the home, this breed settles down quickly on the living room couch.
Question 9: In 1957, the Russians launched a dog into space in the Sputnik space capsule. What was the name of that dog?
- Olga
- Nikita
- Laika
- Pushnika
Answer: 3
Sometimes being a pioneer has tough consequences. Laika, a Russian stray, was the first dog launched into space. Sadly, her space capsule did not return to earth. Pushnika was the name of Laika’s puppy that was given to President Kennedy by the Russian government. During the early space program, the Russians launched over 50 dogs into space. Most returned to earth in good health.
Question 10: What breed of dog has the most teeth?
- Pitbull terrier
- Chow chow
- German shepherd
- All dogs have the same amount of teeth.
Answer: 4
No matter how big or small a dog is, it has the same number of teeth as all other dogs. Chihuahuas and Great Danes all have 42 teeth when they are mature. The number does vary as puppies gain and lose their milk teeth, but in the end they all have 28 baby teeth and 42 adult teeth. Dental disease is a huge problem with our furry friends, so work with your veterinarian to start a dental hygiene program when your dog is young.
