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Dogs of World War I Quiz

Messenger dogs, mercy dogs and a stray named Stubby. How much do you know about the dogs that served in World War I?

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  1. What did the French messenger dog Satan carry at Verdun in 1916?

    He finished the run on three legs after being shot twice.

  2. About how many dogs were used by all sides in World War I?

    Germany started the war with around 6,000 trained service dogs.

  3. Where did Britain find its first war dog recruits?

    Later the government asked the public to give up their pets.

  4. Which breed did Lieutenant Colonel Richardson use for his first messenger dogs?

    Wolf and Prince got word through at Vimy Ridge in 1917.

  5. Why were mercy dogs trained not to bark?

    They carried water and first-aid supplies in saddlebags.

  6. What did a mercy dog do when a man was beyond help?

    Around 10,000 mercy dogs served.

  7. How did Sergeant Stubby get to France?

    Stubby went through 17 battles in 18 months.

  8. What is inscribed on the animals in war memorial at Park Lane in London?

    The memorial was unveiled in 2004.

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