Chihuahua Dog Breed Quiz

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The Chihuahua breed has origins in Mexico.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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The Chihuahua comes in two official varieties-short haired and long-haired.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs,” where are Chihuahuas ranked in intelligence out of more than 130 dog breeds?
- 27th
- 67th
- 91st
- 46th
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the Landmark Book entitled, "The Intelligence of Dogs", professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. In his book, the Chihuahua ranks 67th out of 130 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 40 to 80 repetitions and obey first commands more than 30% of the time. This puts them in the "fair working and obedience intelligence" category. In contrast, the most intelligent breeds will learn and follow the same commands in 5 repetitions or less! </div>
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According to the FCI and responsible Chihuahua breeders, which color pattern is banned due to genetic health risks like deafness and blindness?
- Merle
- Sable
- Irish Spotting
- Brindle
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Banned: Merle (a mottled patchwork pattern, often with blue eyes). Reason: Linked to genetic health risks (deafness, blindness, and other defects due to the M gene). Some registries (like AKC) allow merle, but FCI and responsible breeders discourage it. </div>
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The AKC conducts dog-racing trials called the Fast CAT Invitational. What is the average running speed of Chihuahuas, as timed by the AKC?
- 10.3 mph
- 16 mph
- 12.7 mph
- 19.01 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The AKC Conducts Dog Racing Trials each December in Orlando, FL. called the Fast CAT Invitational. This is a 100 yard race where dogs run individually chasing a lure. The average speed for Chihuahua's was about 16 mph. The fastest recorded speed was by a Chi named Toltec Last Call at 23.72 mph! T </div>
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According to the C-BARQ Dog Temperament Research study at the University of Pennsylvania, where does the Chihuahua rank among 124 breeds for fear of unfamiliar dogs?
- 4th
- 9th
- 13th
- 22nd
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The CBARQ Dog Temperament Research study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, is a giant study of over 300 dog breeds and 60,000 individual dogs. In this study, the Chihuahua ranks 4th out of 124 breeds in fear of other unfamiliar dogs. They also rank very high in showing aggression towards other unfamiliar dogs. Aggression is defined as growling, bearing teeth, snarling and in extreme cases lunging or biting. </div>
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A major health concern of this breed is heart disease. Almost 18.5% of Chihuahuas die due to cardiovascular disease.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Chihuahuas, accounting for about 18.5% of deaths, especially in seniors over 14. The most common issues are chronic mitral valve disease, the congenital defect PDA, and arrhythmias that can lead to heart failure. Warning signs include a persistent or honking cough, exercise intolerance, heavy breathing, fainting, and heart murmurs—and management involves routine screening, medications like Pimobendan, strict weight control, and early surgery for PDA. </div>
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The Chihuahua is considered the smallest dog breed in the world.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Chihuahua has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of which the following breeds:
- Chinese Crested
- Pomeranian
- Rat Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Chihuahua has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of the following breeds: Chinese Crested American Hairless Terrier </div>
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What is the translation of the name “Chihuahua”?
- Dog of the Moon
- Between Two Waters
- Little Prince
- Small Sun god
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Chihuahua means 'Between Two Waters'. There are many theories about the Chihuahua's history, but most sources agree that it actually began with dogs bred by the Toltec civilization (which was active between 500 and 900 AD). </div>

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Chihuahua Dog Breed Quiz

The Chihuahua breed has origins in Mexico.

The Chihuahua comes in two official varieties-short haired and long-haired.

According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs,” where are Chihuahuas ranked in intelligence out of more than 130 dog breeds?

According to the FCI and responsible Chihuahua breeders, which color pattern is banned due to genetic health risks like deafness and blindness?

The AKC conducts dog-racing trials called the Fast CAT Invitational. What is the average running speed of Chihuahuas, as timed by the AKC?

According to the C-BARQ Dog Temperament Research study at the University of Pennsylvania, where does the Chihuahua rank among 124 breeds for fear of unfamiliar dogs?

A major health concern of this breed is heart disease. Almost 18.5% of Chihuahuas die due to cardiovascular disease.

The Chihuahua is considered the smallest dog breed in the world.

In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Chihuahua has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of which the following breeds:

What is the translation of the name “Chihuahua”?

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