What are dogs?
Dogs are mammals. They are warm-blooded and mother dogs give birth to live young called puppies. They feed their young with milk. Dogs are covered with skin and fur.
Dogs are mammals. They are warm-blooded and mother dogs give birth to live young called puppies. They feed their young with milk. Dogs are covered with skin and fur.
What do they look like?
A dog’s body is usually covered with fur, but there are 23 dog breeds that have hair. They have a long and slender muzzle. They also have a bushy tail that they wag when they are excited.
A dog’s body is usually covered with fur, but there are 23 dog breeds that have hair. They have a long and slender muzzle. They also have a bushy tail that they wag when they are excited.
Dogs have a sharp sense of smell. They use their noses to recognise people and other dogs, find food, and locate items. They can help police and custom officers by sniffing out illegal items such as bombs and drugs.
Dogs may have pointed or floppy ears. They can hear very high-pitched sounds. Their ears can point in different directions so they can hear distant sounds.
Where do they live?
Dogs can be found all around the world, except for Antarctica. Most dogs are domesticated and live in houses with you. Some dogs may have kennels in the backyard. There are still a few wild dogs that roam freely around the countryside.
Dogs can be found all around the world, except for Antarctica. Most dogs are domesticated and live in houses with you. Some dogs may have kennels in the backyard. There are still a few wild dogs that roam freely around the countryside.
How long do dogs live?
Lifespan is the length of time an animal is expected to live. The lifespan of a dog depends on its breed. The average lifespan of domestic dog is about 10 to 15 years.
Lifespan is the length of time an animal is expected to live. The lifespan of a dog depends on its breed. The average lifespan of domestic dog is about 10 to 15 years.
What do dogs eat?
Dogs have sharp, pointed teeth that can tear meat. They also have molars that can grind fruits and grasses. This means dogs eat both plants and animals. Dogs are omnivores because they eat plants and meat.
Dogs have sharp, pointed teeth that can tear meat. They also have molars that can grind fruits and grasses. This means dogs eat both plants and animals. Dogs are omnivores because they eat plants and meat.
What do they do?
Dogs run.
They have lots of energy and love to run
and play.
Dogs run.
They have lots of energy and love to run
and play.
How do dogs grow?
After being pregnant for about 63 days, female dogs can give birth to more than one puppy. The puppies are born blind and deaf. Their vision and sense of hearing slowly develop over the first 2 weeks. They completely depend on their mother for their first 8 weeks. They feed on their mother’s milk.
After being pregnant for about 63 days, female dogs can give birth to more than one puppy. The puppies are born blind and deaf. Their vision and sense of hearing slowly develop over the first 2 weeks. They completely depend on their mother for their first 8 weeks. They feed on their mother’s milk.
At about 6 to 8 weeks old, the puppies become less reliant on their mother. They also begin to eat solid food. They grow quickly and often full size by the time they are one year old.
Breeds of dogs?
There are more than 400 different breeds of dogs. They come in different shapes and sizes. Some have long coats while others have short furs. There are also many different coat shades and colours. Some coats also have patches or spots. There are small dogs and tall dogs. Dogs that like cold weather and dogs that just want to sit on your lap.
Here are some examples of different breeds of dogs.
There are more than 400 different breeds of dogs. They come in different shapes and sizes. Some have long coats while others have short furs. There are also many different coat shades and colours. Some coats also have patches or spots. There are small dogs and tall dogs. Dogs that like cold weather and dogs that just want to sit on your lap.
Here are some examples of different breeds of dogs.
What do I do next?
Year 1 Activities
Choose 3 to complete. Print each one and staple them to make a book. |
Year 2 Activities
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Click on the picture, 'All About Dogs' to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the text about "Dogs" to complete your note-taking. Click on the 'Vocabulary' picture to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the text about "Dogs" to help you find the missing words. |
Click on the 'Finding the Evidence' picture to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the text about "Dogs" to answer the 3 questions. Click on the 'About Dogs' picture to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the text about "Dogs" to help you write the missing words. |
Click on the 'Finding the Evidence' picture to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the text about "Dogs" to answer the 6 questions. Click on the 'Why do dogs pant?' picture to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the website below, 'The Spruce Pets' to find your information. Now write a short paragraph answering the question. |
Click on the picture, 'Dog Notes' to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the text about "Dogs" to complete your note-taking. Click on the 'About Dogs' picture to download.
Print the page to the Library printer. Use the audio about 'About Dogs' to help you write the missing words. Listen to and stop it as you need. |
Photograph Credits
in order of appearance:
http://www.freshboo.com/cute-pictures-of-dogs/cute-dog-baby/
https://www.dreaminterpretation.co/dream-meaning-of-temptation/
https://matadornetwork.com/read/airport-dogs-detect/
https://www.cuteness.com/article/types-dogs-pointy-ears
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201801/why-some-dogs-have-floppy-ears-and-wolves-dont
https://www.clipart.email/clipart/clipart-a-dog-331241.html
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https://www.thedog-spaw.com/
http://perrifamilia.blogspot.com/2010/08/como-hacer-mas-feliz-su-mascota.html
https://www.pawsupdogs.com/for-the-love-of-a-reactive-dog/
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https://fairgaze.com
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https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier
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my own photo - 'Ben' sister's dog
https://www.purina.com.au/dogs/breeds/pugs#.XqJPX9MzY-M
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/yorkshire-terrier
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http://www.freshboo.com/cute-pictures-of-dogs/cute-dog-baby/
https://www.dreaminterpretation.co/dream-meaning-of-temptation/
https://matadornetwork.com/read/airport-dogs-detect/
https://www.cuteness.com/article/types-dogs-pointy-ears
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201801/why-some-dogs-have-floppy-ears-and-wolves-dont
https://www.clipart.email/clipart/clipart-a-dog-331241.html
https://twitter.com/Rizzoli_Books/status/895676592390901760
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3196698/Photographer-captures-heart-melting-images-dogs-tiny-puppies-wise-old-souls.html
https://www.thedog-spaw.com/
http://perrifamilia.blogspot.com/2010/08/como-hacer-mas-feliz-su-mascota.html
https://www.pawsupdogs.com/for-the-love-of-a-reactive-dog/
https://funnyjunk.com/channel/animemanga/I+will+exterminate+you+all/ThmtGGu/119
https://www.petassure.com/new-newsletters/caring-for-those-new-puppies/
https://www.my-golden.com/how-much-do-golden-retrievers-eat/
https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/history-of-the-komondor.html
https://fairgaze.com
https://www.allshepherd.com/german-shepherd-sloping-back-vs-straight-back/
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs/
https://dogisworld.com/dog-breed/beagle/
https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/Breeds/browse-all-breeds/191/British-Bulldog/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier
https://uk.pedigree.com/
my own photo - 'Ben' sister's dog
https://www.purina.com.au/dogs/breeds/pugs#.XqJPX9MzY-M
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/yorkshire-terrier