What is Greyfriars Bobby famous for?

Guarding his owner's grave for 14 years

Why do many terriers have wiry coats?

To protect against brambles and weather

Terriers Trivia: 10 Questions With Answers

The name terrier comes from the Latin terra, meaning earth, because these dogs were bred to dig after foxes and rats, and terriers trivia explores their feisty spirit. Meet the Scottish West Highland White, the Boston Terrier, the Jack Russell named after a hunting parson and Greyfriars Bobby of Edinburgh.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Name
What does terrier mean?
Jack Russell
Who was the Jack Russell Terrier named after?
Westie
Where does the West Highland White Terrier come from?
Bobby
What is Greyfriars Bobby famous for?
Boston
Which terrier is nicknamed the American Gentleman?
Airedale
Which is the largest terrier breed?
Toto
Which terrier played Toto in The Wizard of Oz?
Scottie
Which US president had a Scottish Terrier named Fala?
Bull
Which terrier was bred from bulldogs and terriers?
Coat
Why do many terriers have wiry coats?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What does terrier mean?
Answer: Earth dog
From Latin terra.
Q2: Who was the Jack Russell Terrier named after?
Answer: A hunting parson in England
Reverend John Russell bred them.
Q3: Where does the West Highland White Terrier come from?
Answer: Scotland
Its white coat helped hunters see it.
Q4: What is Greyfriars Bobby famous for?
Answer: Guarding his owner's grave for 14 years
He was a Skye Terrier in Edinburgh.
Q5: Which terrier is nicknamed the American Gentleman?
Answer: Boston Terrier
Its markings look like a tuxedo.
Q6: Which is the largest terrier breed?
Answer: Airedale Terrier
It is called the king of terriers.
Q7: Which terrier played Toto in The Wizard of Oz?
Answer: Cairn Terrier
Her name was Terry.
Q8: Which US president had a Scottish Terrier named Fala?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fala has a statue at his memorial.
Q9: Which terrier was bred from bulldogs and terriers?
Answer: Bull Terrier
It has an egg-shaped head.
Q10: Why do many terriers have wiry coats?
Answer: To protect against brambles and weather
They are hand-stripped by groomers.

Terriers Trivia – Bold Little Diggers

Terriers were bred in Britain and Ireland to hunt vermin such as rats, foxes and badgers, often digging into burrows after them. Their name comes from the Latin word terra, meaning earth. They are known for being brave, energetic and determined.

There are many terrier breeds, from tiny Norwich Terriers to the large Airedale. The Jack Russell was named after a parson who loved fox hunting, the Westie was bred in Scotland and the Bull Terrier mixed terrier tenacity with bulldog strength.

Terriers have become famous companions. Greyfriars Bobby guarded his owner's grave in Edinburgh, a Cairn Terrier played Toto in The Wizard of Oz and Franklin D. Roosevelt's Scottie Fala traveled with him everywhere.

What This Quiz Teaches

Dog lovers and film fans will enjoy these questions.

What terrier means
Who Jack Russell was
Which terriers are famous
Which terrier is largest
Why terriers have wiry coats

Did You Know?

Terriers love to dig in gardens.
Border Terriers have otter-shaped heads.
Some terriers were ratters on ships.
Kerry Blue Terriers are born black.
Terriers need training and exercise.