Animals: Dogs: 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 links to eThemes Resources on Dogs and Chihuahuas.

Grades

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• 4,
• 5,
• 6

Links

• American Kennel Club: Poodle

  This site offers a thorough description of poodles. Includes a video and photographs. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• American Kennel Club: Maltese

  This site offers a thorough description of the maltese. Includes a video and photographs. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• American Kennel Club: Yorkshire Terrier

  This site offers a thorough description of Yorkshire terriers. Includes a video and photographs. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• American Kennel Club: Toy Breeds

  This site has links to descriptions of different types of toy breeds. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• Enchanted Learning: Companion Dogs

  Click on a breed for a labeled illustration and information about these small companion dogs. NOTE: This site includes Google ads.

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• Dog Owner's Guide

  Use this index to look up different breeds of dogs. The articles have information about the history and appearance of these dogs.

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• Fact Monster: Toy Dogs

  Read this encyclopedia entry about toy dogs. Includes links to each of the 17 toy breeds. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• DigitalDog: Toy Breeds

  This site has links to tables of information about different toy breeds. NOTE: Site has banner ads.

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• Discover Dogs

  Click on the different links to learn more about these toy dogs. Includes a photograph and brief facts. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• Animal Planet: Dog Breed Directory

  Explore these links to learn about the history, temperament, health, and characteristics of various toy breeds. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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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.

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• eThemes Resource: 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.

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Created: January 10, 2003 at 03:49 | Updated: November 14, 2012 at 21:19