Puppy Pals Quiz: Fun Dog Facts for Kids

1. What sound does a dog make?
   1. Moo
   2. Meow
   3. Bark
   4. Neigh
2. Which sense is strongest in dogs?
   1. Hearing
   2. Taste
   3. Smell
   4. Sight
3. What do dogs often wag when happy?
   1. Ears
   2. Tail
   3. Paws
   4. Tongue
4. What animal family do dogs belong to?
   1. Bird
   2. Feline
   3. Rodent
   4. Canine
5. What do you call a baby dog?
   1. Foal
   2. Kitten
   3. Calf
   4. Puppy
6. Which food is bad for many dogs?
   1. Chocolate
   2. Bread
   3. Carrot
   4. Rice
7. How many legs does a dog have?
   1. Two
   2. Four
   3. Three
   4. Six

Answers and explanations

1. Question: What sound does a dog make?
   Answer: Bark
   Explanation: Dogs use barking to talk or warn; puppies may whine instead. People sometimes say 'woof', which is another onomatopoeia for a bark.
2. Question: Which sense is strongest in dogs?
   Answer: Smell
   Explanation: A dog's nose is very powerful and helps it find food and people; sight is good but not as strong as smell.
3. Question: What do dogs often wag when happy?
   Answer: Tail
   Explanation: A wagging tail usually shows a dog is happy or excited; sometimes a tail can also show nervousness, not always friendliness.
4. Question: What animal family do dogs belong to?
   Answer: Canine
   Explanation: Dogs are canines, the same family as wolves and foxes; 'feline' would be wrong because that is the cat family.
5. Question: What do you call a baby dog?
   Answer: Puppy
   Explanation: Young dogs are called puppies; 'kitten' is for baby cats, which is a common mix-up.
6. Question: Which food is bad for many dogs?
   Answer: Chocolate
   Explanation: Chocolate can make dogs very sick because it has chemicals their bodies can't handle; grapes and onions are also dangerous.
7. Question: How many legs does a dog have?
   Answer: Four
   Explanation: Dogs walk on four legs; some people might think two if they see a dog standing on back legs, but that is not normal walking.