Something to Chew On: American Kennel Club Dog Trivia

Test your knowledge of AKC’s most popular breeds!

1. Which breed has the longest consecutive reign as the number 1 most popular dog in America?
   1. Labrador Retriever
   2. Poodle
   3. Boston Terrier
   4. Bulldog
2. Which three breeds are on the most popular dogs list for the first time, just having received AKC recognition in 2010?
   1. Irish Red & White Setter, Portuguese Water Dog, Pug
   2. Yorkie, French Bulldog, Maltese
   3. Leonberger, Cane Corso, Icelandic Sheepdog
   4. Black Russian Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bearded Collie
3. How many years has the Labrador Retriever been the number 1 most popular dog in America?
   1. 20 years
   2. 17 years
   3. 22 years
   4. 19 years
4. The Bulldog has been muscling his way up the list of most popular dogs in the U.S.  In what year did he enter the top 10?
   1. 2002
   2. 2004
   3. 2006
   4. 2007
5. Which of the following was one of the original nine breeds registered with the AKC in 1884?
   1. Golden Retriever
   2. West Highland White Terrier
   3. English Setter
   4. Mastiff
6. Which of the top 10 most popular dogs have been using their noses to sniff out bed bugs in New York City this year?
   1. Dachshunds
   2. Beagles
   3. Shih Tzus
   4. Boxers
7. Which of the top 10 most popular dogs is hailed as the world’s leading police, guard, and military dog?
   1. Boxers
   2. Poodles
   3. Bulldogs
   4. German Shepherd Dogs
8. How many breeds out of the top 10 most popular dogs are used to keep our country safe?
   1. 4
   2. 3
   3. 2
   4. 1
9. Which of the top 10 most popular dogs is commonly known as a “hot dog?”
   1. Labrador Retrievers
   2. Shih Tzus
   3. Dachshund
   4. Beagles
10. Former President Bill Clinton’s dog Buddy is one of the most popular dogs in America.  What kind of dog is he?
    1. Golden Retriever
    2. Labrador Retriever
    3. Yorkshire Terrier
    4. Boxer
11. Snoopy is the most famous of which of the top 10 most popular breeds?
    1. Labrador Retriever
    2. Bulldog
    3. Golden Retriever
    4. Beagle
12. Which of the top 10 most popular dogs enjoyed TV stardom on the sitcom Full House?
    1. Poodle
    2. Shih Tzu
    3. Labrador Retriever
    4. Golden Retriever
13. Which of the top 10 most popular dogs serves as the mascot for Yale University, Georgetown, University of Georgia, and the United States Marine Corps, among others?
    1. Bulldog
    2. Boxer
    3. Labrador Retriever
    4. Dachshund
14. Which of the top 10 most popular breeds wears a hairstyle similar to that of the Jersey Shore’s Snookie?
    1. Yorkshire Terrier
    2. Poodle
    3. Shih Tzu
    4. German Shepherd Dog
15. How many of the top 10 most popular dogs are Toy breeds?
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4

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