How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 122 questions on dog breed groups and related traits.

What dog breed groups are covered?

You’ll see groups like Sporting, Hound, Working, Herding, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting, plus “and more” style group questions.

Is there a timer or any trick format?

No timer—each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, so you can take your time.

Can I choose the difficulty and number of questions?

Yes. Set your preferred question count and pick a difficulty; Mixed combines easier IDs with tougher, lookalike comparisons.

What’s the most common mistake players make?

Many people guess by size or coat alone; focusing on the breed’s original job usually leads to the correct group.

Dog Breed Groups Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

Breed-group recognition across the major kennel-club categories, including what each group was originally developed to do.

You’ll also sharpen your ability to distinguish lookalike breeds by purpose, coat type, and typical temperament clues.

Quiz format and difficulty

Each question gives 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through tricky group overlaps. Pick how many questions you want to answer and select an easier or harder setting—Mixed blends straightforward group IDs with more nuanced “which group does this breed belong to?” items.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Mixing up Sporting vs. Herding when a breed is athletic and outdoorsy
Confusing Hound vs. Terrier for smaller, high-drive hunters
Assuming coat type alone determines the group
Forgetting that some breeds’ jobs changed over time, but their group stayed the same
Over-relying on size (toy-sized doesn’t automatically mean Toy group)

How the challenge stays fair

Questions are balanced so you’ll see a spread of well-known breeds and less common ones, with difficulty ramping by using closer “distractor” options. If you miss one, use the next few questions to look for patterns in function (retrieve, scent hunt, guard, herd) rather than guessing by appearance alone.