German Shepherd Dogs quiz

More questions about German Shepherd Dogs

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1. 1 Medium

   What usually happens to a German Shepherd puppy’s ears as it grows?

   Answer: They stand up erect

   Why: Puppy ears can rise and flop again during teething; a veterinarian says extra calcium is unnecessary unless prescribed.

2. 2 Easy

   What is a German Shepherd's black back marking over tan sides called?

   Answer: Saddle

   Why: A young dog's coat pattern can change as its outer coat develops; the RALY variant linked to saddle tan is not thought to cause it.

3. 3 Medium

   Which dog starred in the 1921 film The Silent Call?

   Answer: Strongheart

   Why: Strongheart’s registered name was Etzel von Oeringen, and he had served with the German Red Cross in World War I.

4. 4 Easy

   Why does legend say Rin Tin Tin lost the first Best Actor Oscar?

   Answer: The academy restricted awards to humans

   Why: Bruce Davis found only Jack Warner’s joke Rin Tin Tin nomination on the surviving first-Oscar ballots; Emil Jannings won Best Actor.

5. 5 Easy

   Which of these helped German Shepherds spread in the U.S. after WWI?

   Answer: Returning soldiers brought them home

   Why: The U.S. breed club says German Shepherd registrations reached 21,596 in 1926, about 30% of all AKC registrations.

6. 6 Easy

   What coat color pattern are German Shepherds best known for?

   Answer: Black and tan

   Why: While sable, solid black, and bi-color exist, the black and tan saddle pattern remains the most widely recognized.