1. A mode of transportation
   A few playmates
2. A veterinarian
   A dog sitter

When getting a dog, it's essential to make sure that you have a veterinarian that you can take them to, especially in the case of emergencies. Your puppy's health is very important to watch and take care of.

1. One
   Three
2. Seven
   Fourteen

There are seven different groups that dogs are classified into. These groups are the herding, sporting, non-sporting, terrier, working, toy, and hound groups. A dog's group can tell you a lot about it.

1. Saluki
   Chow-Chow
2. Papillion
   Boston Terrier

A Saluki was used in Ancient Egypt mostly for hunting. The breed is tall and nimble just like a Greyhound, one of the breeds that is most closely related to them.

1. 2 weeks after birth
   1 day after birth
2. 8 weeks after birth
   1 year after birth

At 8 weeks old, a puppy is usually ready to go to its new home. It's important for a puppy to stay and bond with its brothers and sisters as well as its mother for the first few weeks of its life.

1. True
2. False

This is false. Although many believe that they are, dogs are able to see color. They just don't experience it in the same way that we do, as their colors are quite limited.

1. Puli
   Pomeranian
2. Newfoundland
   Beagle

A Newfoundland has webbed feet as many dog breeds are well-known for. Technically, all dogs have webbed feet, but only a few breeds have feet that are very noticeable.

1. Gidget
   Taco
2. Sally
   Bugs

Gidget was the lovable Chihuahua that was in many, many Taco Bell commercials. Unfortunately, Gidget passed away in 2009 at the age of 15, but she will always be remembered in her work!

1. Pug
   Greyhound
2. Chow-Chow
   Australian Cattle Dog

You may recognize a Chow-Chow by its signature tongue like no other. Although no one knows why the breed's tongue is black, it sure is a defining feature of the dogs!

1. Hand signals
   Using a loud voice
2. Not looking at your dog
   Having a toy around

Dogs can learn what you are trying to teach them better when you accompany the words with hand signals. Differing them is also a good idea so that the dog will not be confused with the signals you are giving it.

1. Poodle
   Shih Tzu
2. Rough Collie
   Basenji

One of the most well-known facts about dogs is their ability to bark. But the Basenji is one dog that is totally unable to! Although an official bark will never be heard from this breed, they do still make sounds.

1. Diabetes
   Pneumonia
2. Cancer
   A common cold

Dogs can learn how to detect cancer in humans. It is done through their sense of smell, which is much better than ours. They can smell these cells from humans and help to diagnose the problem better.

1. 32
   12
2. 42
   78

Dogs have ten more teeth than us, leaving them with 42 of them. However, they aren't born with them! Puppies tend to only have 28 teeth until they grow up and into their permanent ones.

1. Fur
   Ear
2. Tail
   Nose

A nose print on a dog is similar to a finger print on a human as no two are ever alike. If a dog could ever commit a crime, that would be a great identifier to have!

1. Teeth
   Tail
2. Nails
   Whiskers

A puppy is born without teeth, which only start to develop once they reach about six weeks of age. Then, as they begin to age and mature, they get their adult teeth that stick with them for life.

1. 63 days
   108 days
2. 365 days
   10 days

A gestation period of 63 days is a short time compared to the nine months it takes for a human to complete a pregnancy! A dog will also produce around five or six puppies in this very short time.

1. Basset Hound
   Saint Bernard
2. Rottweiler
   Leonberger

Saint Bernards were very helpful in the Alps where they were used for all kinds of rescues. Just like the famous Beethoven, these dogs were all about helping those who needed them.

1. 10
   About 59
2. 438
   Around 150

Dogs are quite smart, and despite not being able to speak English themselves, they can still understand it! They can learn over 150 words that you say to them day-to-day. What word does your pup respond to best?

1. To smell
   To make them look more cute
2. To give them a sense of touch
   To catch debris around the dog

Dogs use whiskers as one way to touch things. Their whiskers can give them lots of information about their surroundings such as the size of objects that they are near. Watch how important whiskers are to your pup the next time you're with them!

1. Dachshund
   Bulldog
2. Pekingese
   All of the above

All of these dog breeds can't or have a difficult time to swim. There are many different reasons for this, like the fact that having a larger head than other breeds can cause them to sink a lot easier.

1. Temperature
   Pulse
2. Blood pressure
   Nothing

Dogs are great stress relievers, and they can lower the blood pressure of a person through the power of touch. Petting your pup can be very good for both you and your dog. That's one more reason to love your dog more than you already do!

1. By salvating
   Through rolling in the grass
2. Through the pads of their feet
   Under their legs

Many people believe that dogs sweat through their salivation, but this is simply untrue. The pads of their feet is where they truly sweat, in addition to controlling their temperature by panting.

1. Labrador Retriever
   German Shepherd
2. Dachshund
   Border Collie

The Labrador Retriever is that most popular dog in the United States, and it has been for many years. The German Shepherd and French Bulldog are both very popular as well in the country.

1. Wagging
   Pointing straight out
2. Pointing downwards
   Pointing straight up

A tail pointing to the ground or in between the legs is a good indicator that a pup is feeling sad or scared. Give them some comfort! They'll always appreciate and remember your kindness.

1. Secretary
   Lawyer
2. Therapist
   Customer Service Representative

Dog's may not be able to treat you as a human therapist might, but they can provide their own type of therapy for you. While there are different types of therapy dogs, they can often help with physical therapy and mental therapy.

1. Dalmatian
   Chihuahua
2. Greyhound
   Corgi

In order to catch a running Greyhound, you'll have to jump inside of a car! It's impossible to keep up with them on foot as they can run as fast as 45 miles per hour.

1. About an hour
   About 4 hours
2. Around 15 minutes
   Around 30 minutes

An hour a day is usually a good amount for a larger dog. Even if you might not have the space of a backyard, a trip to the park will do your pup a lot of good!

1. Wave at it
   Let it sniff you
2. Stare into its eyes
   Talk to it

While dogs might look cute and cuddly, they may not be as open as you think to your love and affection. It's always wise to treat a dog with respect, especially upon meeting it. This includes refraining from staring into its eyes so that it doesn't think that your intentions are aggressive.

1. Bloodhound
   Husky
2. Chihuahua
   Samoyed

Just like a human, a Chihuahua is born with a soft spot on its head. It can be a bit of a risk factor, so it's important to keep an eye on it so that your dog can be healthy and happy.

1. One
   Three
2. Five
   Nine

Dogs have three eyelids, although you can't always see them. The third eyelid is a great indicator of your dog's eye health, as when it appears it is due to an issue that they are having.

1. Puli
   Beagle
2. Corgi
   Great Dane

Corgis are one of the Queen's favorite breeds. She has kept countless Corgis over the years which she continues to keep currently. Some of her Corgis names include Candy and Willow.

1. 2 days after birth
   One year after birth
2. A month after birth
   Five years after birth

Dalmatians are known for their signature spots, but they don't always have them. Their spots only start coming in around a month after their birth. Did you know that not all Dalmatians spots are black?

1. With a name tag
   With a pyramid built for them
2. With a flower planted for them
   With a burial ceremony

Just as humans were given a ceremony, dogs were given a ceremony as well. Dogs were considered to be very smart and important to the civilization at that time and were therefore honored in a way that matched their high status.

1. One time
   Four times
2. Two times
   48 times

Dogs go into heat twice a year, about every six months. Did you know that a female can give birth to a litter of puppies that have been fathered by two different dogs? It is possible, but it means that she would have to be bred by both within a certain time frame.

1. Brazil
   England
2. Australia
   Germany

While you could probably guess that the United States is home to the most dogs in the world, Brazil comes second. However, there is quite a large gap between the two with the United States being home to over 70 million dogs, while Brazil is home to over 35 million.

1. Hunting
   Cleaning
2. Heat
   Nothing

In Ancient China, Pekingese were carried around in the sleeves of people so that they could keep them warm with their body heat. Unfortunately, dogs were bred to be smaller for this reason with methods that weren't good.