Quiz to Test Your Small Dog Breed Knowledge

Question: Queen Elizabeth II is best known for her love of which of these dog breeds?

Bichon Frise
Miniature Poodle
Corgi

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Answer: The Queen of England may be the world’s most famous Corgi owner. She owns several at a time and has often been photographed with them.

Question: Which of these dogs is a French Bulldog?

Left
Right

Answer: The Frenchie, who was No. 6 on the American Kennel Club’s list of the 10 most popular dog breeds in 2015, is on the right. That's the Boston Terrier on the left.

Question: Which president had a Scottish Terrier named Barney?

Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan

Answer: President George W. Bush and his family had several pets in the White House, including Barney, a Scottie, who passed away in 2013.

Question: True or False: Pomeranians today generally weigh up to 7 pounds, but the original Pomeranians weighed 20 to 30 pounds.

Answer: True. It’s believed that Pomeranians came from much larger Spritz breeds and originated in Northern Europe.

Question: Which of these breeds is often described as “a nose with four legs”?

Dachshund
Beagle
Norwich Terrier

Answer: The Beagle, center, is known for his powerful nose.

Question: In 1939’s Wizard of Oz movie, what breed was Toto?

Cairn Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Affenpinscher

Answer: The part of Toto was played by a Cairn Terrier named Terry.

Question: The Pekingese originated in which country?

Japan
China
Vietnam

Answer: The Pekingese has a heritage as a favored companion in the imperial Chinese court.

Question: On the popular HBO series Sex and the City, what was the name of Charlotte York’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

Audrey Hepburn
Grace Kelly
Elizabeth Taylor

Answer: Charlotte’s Cavalier was named for actress and style icon Elizabeth Taylor.