Q 01/05

The upturned corners of a Samoyed's mouth help in Arctic cold by keeping the dog from doing what?

A) Panting

B) Drooling

C) Sneezing

D) Howling

Answer · why

B) Drooling

Drooling would leave icicles on the face of a sled dog, so the breed's upturned mouth is cold-weather equipment as much as charm.

Q 02/05

Which animal did nomadic Arctic herders originally breed the Samoyed to move and protect?

A) Musk oxen

B) Horses

C) Reindeer

D) Sheep

Answer · why

C) Reindeer

Reindeer supplied the herders' food, fur and leather, and dogs that had once hunted the animals were retrained to drive and defend the herds.

Q 03/05

Which holiday does the Canadian Kennel Club say the Samoyed carries in its face?

A) Easter

B) Halloween

C) Thanksgiving

D) Christmas

Answer · why

D) Christmas

Christmas in its face is the Canadian club's affectionate label for a breed it also credits with an almost uncanny, human-like understanding.

Q 04/05

Shed Samoyed undercoat can be spun into knitting yarn with a texture likened to which soft fibre?

A) Angora

B) Cashmere

C) Alpaca

D) Merino

Answer · why

A) Angora

Angora is the usual comparison for yarn spun from the combed-out undercoat, which the breed club calls strong, warm wool fit for weaving or knitting i...

Q 05/05

In cold weather, a sleeping Samoyed may drape its plumed tail over which body part for warmth?

A) Paws

B) Ears

C) Nose

D) Belly

Answer · why

C) Nose

Nose and muzzle stay warm under the tail on freezing nights; awake and relaxed, the dog lets the tail fall, then lifts it again when alert.