Trivia quiz about dogs: three-choice questions to learn fun facts

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Dogs, which are said to have lived alongside humans for over ten thousand years, are now beloved as pets all around the world.

Some of you may be looking for trivia and fun facts about dogs.

In this article, we’ve gathered questions that will deepen your knowledge of dogs.

We’ll present a wide range of content—from quizzes on canine biology and characteristics to entertaining trivia.

By learning about the historical relationship between humans and dogs and the reasons behind canine behavior, try tackling these quizzes as a gateway to understanding dogs better.

Trivia quiz about dogs: 10 multiple-choice questions (1–10) to learn fun facts

How many eyelids do dogs have?

one
two
three

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three

In addition to upper and lower eyelids, dogs have what’s called a third eyelid. This third eyelid, also known as the nictitating membrane, helps protect the eye and produce tear fluid. It can sometimes be partially visible when a dog blinks or when the eye is irritated. Therefore, dogs have a total of three eyelids.

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Which of the following flavors do dogs dislike?

sweetness
bitterness
acidity

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bitterness

Dogs are generally believed to dislike bitterness. When they sense a bitter taste, they naturally tend to avoid it. They recognize bitterness as a sign of toxins or danger, and another factor is that their taste buds are not highly developed.

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What are the characteristics of how a dog walks?

to walk by moving all legs at the same time
Walk on tiptoes without putting your heels down
Always walk with one foot lifted.

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Walk on tiptoes without putting your heels down

Dogs characteristically walk on their toes without placing their heels on the ground. This is called digitigrade locomotion, and because they walk using the tips of their toes, it allows for quiet movement and quick bursts of speed.

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Trivia quiz about dogs: 3-choice questions to learn fun facts (11–20)

What animal is considered to be the ancestor of the dog?

Miakis
Smilodon
Deinonychus

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Miakis

The animal widely recognized as the ancestor of dogs is called Miacis. Miacis is believed to have lived about 40 million years ago and looked very different from modern dogs and wolves, but dogs lie along their evolutionary line.

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What do you call a dog’s rapid, shallow breathing?

shucking
panting
snooping

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panting

The rapid, shallow breathing seen in dogs is called “panting.” This is a natural behavior dogs use to regulate their body temperature. Because dogs have few sweat glands, they release internal heat by breathing this way. It’s especially observed on hot days or after intense exercise.

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How many teeth do adult dogs (permanent teeth) have?

34 pieces
38 pieces
42 pieces

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42 pieces

An adult dog has a total of 42 teeth after all its baby teeth have fallen out and been replaced by permanent teeth. This number of teeth does not vary by breed, and a healthy adult dog generally has 42 teeth.

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What do you call the signals dogs use to calm anxiety?

appeasing gesture
Calming signals
Interoceptive cue

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Calming signals

“Calming signals” are a set of body language and behaviors that dogs use to reduce their own anxiety or stress and to convey an intention to reassure other dogs or people. These include actions such as lip-licking, yawning, and looking into the distance. By understanding these signals, owners can better grasp their dogs’ emotional state and respond appropriately.

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