Month: September 2012

Quiz of the Day – What’s Your Dog Breed IQ?

What’s Your Dog Breed IQ?

By Katie Waldeck

From the tiniest of Chihuahuas to the biggest of Great Danes, and everything in  between, dogs are an amazingly varied animal. But how well do you know about the  variations between breeds? Take this quiz to test your dog breed knowledge!

Questions Pt. I

1. What is the national dog of France?

A. Bichon Frise.
B. French Bulldog.
C. Poodle.
D. Dogue de Bordeaux.

2. True or false: contrary to popular belief, Greyhounds are not the fastest dog breed.

A. True.
B. False.

3. What makes the Norwegian Lundhund unique?

A. Their 6 toes on each paw.
B. Their stubby tails.
C. They don’t get sick from chocolate.
D. All of the above.

4. The Australian Shepard originated in:

A. Australia.
B. England.
C. United States.
D. None of the above

 

Questions Pt. II

5. Basenjis hold the unique distinction of being:

A. The breed with the longest average lifespan.
B. The breed with the oldest origin.
C. The only breed that doesn’t bark.
D. All of the above.

6. True or false: Great Danes are the tallest dog breed.

A. True.
B. False.

7. The most expensive dog ever sold was a:

A. Shar Pei.
B. Tibetan Mastiff.
C. Chow Chow.
D. Saluki.

8. Pharaoh Hounds are the only dog breed that:

A. Sees in full color.
B. Can’t be trained.
C. Blushes.
D. All of the above.

 

Answers Pt. I

1. What is the national dog of France?

A. Bichon Frise.
B. French Bulldog.
C. Poodle.
D. Dogue de Bordeaux.

Though all these dogs are fabulously French, the poodle holds the distinction of being the nation’s national dog — just don’t mention to the French that they actually originated in Germany!

2. True or false: contrary to popular belief, Greyhounds are not the fastest dog breed.

A. True.
B. False.

This time the popular belief is true – Greyhounds are the fastest dog, with the record held by Brett Lee, who once clocked in at 39.87 mph! In fact, the cheetah is the only animal that can accelerate faster in a short distance than a Greyhound.

3. What makes the Norwegian Lundehund unique?

A. They have 6 toes on each paw.

B. Their stubby tails.
C. They don’t get sick from chocolate.
D. All of the above.

The Norwegian Lundehund developed 6 toes per paw to climb rocky cliffs to hunt for puffins.

4. The Australian Shepard orignated in:

A. Australia.
B. England.
C. United States.
D. None of the above.

The Australian Shepard’s name is quite deceiving — they were actually developed on ranches in the Western United States! Why the name, then? Well, they were bred to herd Australian sheep.

 

Answers Pt. II

5. Basenjis hold the unique distinction of being:

A. The breed with the longest average lifespan.
B. The breed with the oldest origin.
C. The only breed that doesn’t bark.
D. All of the above.

Though they are one of the oldest dog breeds (many dogs vie over that title, with no definitive answer) Basenjis are unique in that they don’t bark. Their voice boxes are narrower and more uniform size-wise than other dog breeds. They’re not totally quiet, though — they do whine, howl and growl.

6. True or false: Great Danes are the tallest dog breed.

A. True.
B. False.

The tallest dog breed title actually belongs to the Irish Wolfhound. Despite their intimidating size, they are a very gentle and loving dog.

7. The most expensive dog ever sold was a:

A. Shar Pei.
B. Tibetan Mastiff.
C. Chow Chow.
D. Saluki.

In 2011, a red Tibetan Mastiff was sold in China for $1.5 million. Yep, you read that right! The exceptionally rare dogs have recently become a status symbol among Chinese elite.

8. Pharaoh Hounds are the only dog breed that:

A. Sees in full color.
B. Can’t be trained.
C. Blushes.
D. All of the above.

When a Pharaoh Hound gets excited, they do like many humans do, and blush!

Daily Feng Shui Tip for Sept. 27 – ‘World Tourism Day’

Today is ‘World Tourism Day,’ a time to learn to travel with ease while also keeping the home fires stoked. Before leaving home be sure to tie nine or 18 inches of red thread, string, yarn or ribbon on the handles of every piece of luggage. This is a kind of cosmic crutch that makes sure that your bags get to your destination. And don’t forget to download an image of the Mystic Knot. This is a mystical travel companion that keeps your energies and your trip running smoothly. If you encounter challenges in your travels, simply take out this symbol, run the hand you write with over it three times in a clockwise direction and then unravel any unexpected issues. Placing a small statue or crystal figurine of a bear in the ‘Helpful People’ area of your home while you’re away will ensure that all flows like honey on the home front while you’re away. In Feng Shui the bear symbolizes masculine energies, so he is tasked with protecting your space with strength and courage. He is also regarded as a potent charm against any break-ins or potential robbery while you’re out of town. As a bonus, keeping an image of a bear in this space is also believed to strengthen good health for the male head of household, especially if he travels a lot. Lastly, don’t forget to put some salt out in the space you will be sleeping in when you are away. Placing some salt in an open container inside your room will absorb negative vibes left behind by the previous tenant. Do any or all of these travel cures the next time you see the world or just spend a weekend away.

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com