Animals: Dogs
Learn about different breeds of dogs and their origins. There are quizzes to help you determine which breed of dog would be good for you and your family. Includes activities, encyclopedia articles, and printouts. There are links to various eThemes resources on different types of dogs.
Grades
- 3,
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7
Links
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Enchanted Learning: Dog Printouts
Here are links to printouts of different breeds of dogs. Each printout includes some information about the breed and a picture of the dog that you can print out and color. NOTE: This site includes Google ads.
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ThinkQuest: Top Ten Dogs
This student created website has information about several different breeds of dogs.
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American Kennel Club: Complete List of Breeds
Click on the links to read about each dog breed. Some of the breed profiles include photographs and video clips.
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FactMonster: Dog Breeds
Learn how to tell the difference between a purebred dog and a mongrel. There are links to encyclopedia articles on several different breeds of dogs. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles
This website includes links to information about many different breeds of dog.
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Discover Dogs: Group Characteristics
Click on the breed type and then the specific breed name to find out more about each breed of dogs. Includes photographs.
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Breed Selection: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Learn about how to select a breed of dog that is best for you and your family. There is information about several kinds of dogs.
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ABC: Dogs Word Search
Print out this word search and look for the names of the dog breeds listed.
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Animaland
Here is information on how to care for pet dogs. Click on "Cartoons" to watch short movies about pet care or "Activities" for worksheets and online games.
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PBS: Fido Facts
Here are some fun facts about canines.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Hound Dogs
These sites are about hound dogs. Read about bloodhounds, coonhounds, whippets, and other breeds of hound dogs. One site includes video clips of the different breeds. Includes links to eThemes on Dachshunds and the novel "Where the Red Fern Grows," which is about a boy and his coonhounds.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Working Dogs
These sites are about working dogs. There is information about the different kinds of jobs that dogs have. There are printable worksheets, a slideshow, video files, and interviews with people who work with these specially trained dogs. Several eThemes resources are included on dogs, guide dogs, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Saint Bernard's, and the Iditarod.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Guide Dogs
These sites have information on guide dogs. Topics include how to be a puppy raiser, blindness, and the life of Helen Keller.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Toy Breeds
These sites are about the 17 types of dogs that are classified as toy breeds. Includes information about poodles, malteses, Yorkshire terriers, pomeranians, and more. Read about their history, temperament, and characteristics. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on Chihuahuas.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Boston Terriers
These sites are about Boston terriers, a breed classified as non-sporting dogs. Read about their appearance, history, and personality traits. Watch a short video and view many photographs of these loyal animals.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Chihuahuas
These sites are about Chihuahuas, the world's smallest dogs. Learn about the history, appearance, and life span of this toy breed. Find out whether they make good pets for children. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on other Toy Breeds.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Dachshunds
These sites are about Dachshunds, a small, short-legged hound. Read about the breed's appearance, history, and personality traits. Watch a short video and view many photographs of these house pets.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: German Shepherds
These sites are about German shepherds, a breed of herding dogs. Read about their history, appearance, and temperament. Find out why German shepherds are used as guide dogs, rescue dogs, and K-9 dogs.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Labrador Retrievers
These sites are about Labrador retrievers, a breed of sporting dogs. Read about their history, appearance, and training. Find out why Labrador retrievers are used as guide dogs, rescue dogs, and drug detector dogs. Watch a short video and view many photographs of these outgoing animals.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Saint Bernards
These sites are about Saint Bernards, a large breed of working dogs. Find out how much they eat, how much they weigh, and if they make good household pets. Learn more about the history of these dogs, including their role as rescue dogs in the Swiss Alps. There are photographs, illustrations, and a video.
Education Standards
- AR
- MO
- NV
- UT
- DE
