Here is Quizmaster John James Maloney showing his knowledge about dogs. See how you go with these dog like questions.
QUESTIONS
1 In the classic Charles M Schulz comic strip Peanuts, what breed of dog is Snoopy?
2 What breed of dog was Queen Elizabeth’s favourite?
3 Which popular and energetic cattle herding dog can be recognized by its blue-grey or red mottled coat?
4 What is the collective noun for dogs?
5 When the rain was torrential we used to say it was raining what and what?
6 What was the name starting with A of Odysseus’s faithful dog in the epic Greek poem The Odyssey? The dog was the only one who recognized the disguised Odysseus when he returned home after 20 years.
7 Which country is the origin of the Chihuahua, one of the tiniest dog breeds – typically 1–3kg?
8 What iconic Elvis Presley song from 1956 sold 10 million singles and spent 11 weeks at Number 1 on USA charts? It was written by Lieber and Stoller.
9 A collie dog trained by Rudd Weatherwax in Hollywood starred in numerous films and TV series. Well, it and others that looked just like her did. What was the screen name for the dog?
10 Where is the only greyhound racing track in the Richmond Valley?
ANSWERS
1 Beagle.
2 Corgi.
3 Blue Heeler.
4 A pack of dogs or a litter of puppies.
5 Raining cats and dogs.
6 Argos.
7 Mexico.
8 Hound Dog.
9 Lassie.
10 Casino.