Alpha Dog Revealed:
Refer to box art below for location of each of these changes. 

1.    Akita changes to an Alaskan Malamute

2.    Basset Hound is now a Bernese Mountain Dog

3.    Collie becomes a Corgi with the background from #8

4.    Dalmatian has moved to the left side of the lettering, and a fire hydrant appears

5.    English Bulldog changes to an English Springer Spaniel with the background from #6

6.    Fox Terrier is now a Foxhound with a bowl and background from #5

7.    German Shepherd becomes a Golden Retriever holding a leash

8.    Husky changes to a Havanese with the background from #3

9.    The “w” on wolfhound is now capitalized “W”

10. Jack Russell terrier changes to a Korean Jindo

11. Labrador Retriever is now a Lakeland Terrier and the background is lighter

12. Maltese becomes a Belgian Malinois

13. Newfoundland changes to a Norwegian Elkhound

14. Old English Sheepdog is laying on a bed and now has a black patch over one eye

15. Pug is now a Poodle and has the background from #19

16. Russian Wolfhound becomes a Russell Terrier with a ball

17. Samoyed changes to a Sheltie

18. Teacup Poodle is now a Tibetan Spaniel

19. Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle changes to a Queensland Heeler with the background from #15

20. Welsh Corgi is now a Weimaraner

21. Yorkshire terrier gets a trim, blacker around the eyes and the “t” in terrier is now capitalized “T”

22. Ultimate Mastiff changes color

23. Vizsla becomes a Victorian Bulldog

24. Xoloitzcuintli is now a Xiasi Hound with the background from #25

25. Zuchon is sitting in the opposite direction with the background from #24

26. “My Best Friend” changes to “Loyal Companion”

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Answers to the Canine Trivia:

What is the most popular dog breed in the United States?
Labrador Retriever – Friendly, intelligent, and versatile, Labs have topped U.S. popularity charts for over 30 years.
French Bulldog – Surged to the top in 2022 and has remained at top for 3 years straight. 
(Source: American Kennel Club: akc.org)

What breed is known for its distinctive blue-black tongue?
Chow Chow – This ancient Chinese breed has a uniquely colored tongue and a lion-like mane.

Which dog breed is famously associated with firehouses?
Dalmatian – Historically used to clear paths for horse-drawn fire wagons, Dalmatians became symbols of fire departments.

What is the fastest dog breed in the world?
Greyhound – Built for speed, Greyhounds can reach up to 45 miles per hour.

Which dog breed is known for being the smallest?
Chihuahua – Typically weigh under 6 pounds, tiny but full of personality. (Fun article: nylabone.com/dog101/tiny-dog-breeds)

What breed is known as the “King of Terriers”?
Airedale Terrier – The largest of the terrier breeds, the Airedale is bold, loyal, and versatile. (akc.org/dog-breeds/airdale-terrier)

What sense is most highly developed in dogs?
Sense of smell – A dog’s sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000–100,000 times more sensitive than a human’s.

True or False: All Dalmatians are born with spots.
False – Dalmatians are born white and develop their spots within a few weeks.

What breed of dog was bred to rescue travelers in the snowy Swiss Alps?
Saint Bernard – These gentle giants were used by monks at the Great St. Bernard Pass to locate and rescue lost travelers.

Which dog breed has a corded coat that looks like dreadlocks?
Komondor – A Hungarian livestock guardian, its distinctive coat helps it blend in with sheep and protects it from harsh weather.

What kind of dog is Snoopy from the Peanuts comic strip?
Beagle – Snoopy’s imaginative antics and loyalty reflect classic Beagle traits.

Which dog breed has a name that means “curly-haired dog” in French?
Poodle – From the French word caniche (duck dog) and German pudel (to splash), Poodles are known for their curly coats and intelligence.

What breed is known for having a wrinkly face and curled tail?
Pug – Affectionate and comical, instantly recognizable by their wrinkled foreheads and curled tails.

What breed is the tallest of all dog breeds?
Irish Wolfhound – Standing up to 35 inches tall, originally bred to hunt wolves in Ireland.

Which dog breed was once used to hunt lions in Africa?
Rhodesian Ridgeback – Athletic breed developed in southern Africa to track and corner lions safely—not fight them.

Which dog breed is famous for having a “butterfly”-shaped face?
Papillon – Named after the French word for butterfly, their ears resemble butterfly wings.

What does the term “mutt” refer to?
A mixed-breed dog – Dogs of unknown or mixed parentage, often healthy, unique, and full of character.

Which dog breed is known for its exceptional sense of smell and is often used in tracking?
Bloodhound – Their scent-tracking ability is so reliable, it’s admissible as evidence in court!

What is the average number of puppies in a single litter?
About 5 to 6 puppies – Litter size can vary by breed and size, with smaller breeds typically having fewer pups.

What dog breed is commonly associated with Queen Elizabeth II?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi – Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 Corgis during her lifetime, making the breed world-famous.

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