Teaching Text Features to Support Comprehension by Michelle Kelley and Nicki Clausen-Grace © Copyright 2012–2016
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I Want a Dog! Introduction .............................................. 2 Breeds of Dogs ........................................ 3 A Dog’s Life ............................................. 6 What Dogs Need ..................................... 7 What Dogs Cost ..................................... 10 Glossary ................................................. 12 Index ....................................................... 13 by Nicki Clausen-Grace Introduction Breeds of Dogs Have you ever asked your parents to buy you a There are many different breeds, or types, of dog? More than 4,000,000 people own dogs. dogs. The most popular breed in the United Read on to see if a dog is the pet for you. States is the Labrador (LA bruh dor) Retriever (ree TREE ver). Dog Breed How Popular It Is Labrador Retriever 1st German Shepherd 2nd Yorkshire Terrier 3rd More than 4,000,000 people own dogs. Beagle 4th Dogs make good pets. Many people own Labrador Retrievers. 2 3 Where Breeds Started Each dog breed originally came from somewhere. Now, they can be born anywhere. Where Dog Breeds Came From Key: German Shepherd Beagle Labrador Retriever Yorkshire Terrier 4 5 A Dog’s Life What Dogs Need Just like you, a dog starts out small and then Dogs need a few things to grows up. Later, the dog becomes old. When survive (ser VIVE), or live. a dog is born, she is called a puppy. Dogs live They need food and fresh from eight to twenty years. Most dogs live about water every day. thirteen years. Dogs need shelter Dogs need food. (SHEL ter) from bad Timeline of a Dog’s Life Puppy Teenage Dog Adult Dog Senior weather. Shelter can be: • A doghouse 0–8 8 Months– 3 Years– 8 Years and Older • Your house Months 3 Years 8 Years • A dog crate Maximum Life Span in Years 20 Dogs need shelter. 18 Dog Crate 16 14 12 Maximum 10 Life Span Doors 8 in Years 6 4 Removable 2 Tray 0 Bernese Lhaso Apso Dalmatian 6 Mountain Dog 7 How to Groom a Dog Ears and Teeth Dogs also need to be groomed, or cleaned. Dogs need a little help Grooming is easy and fun. keeping their ears and teeth clean. When you 1. Get the dog wet. 2. Rinse well until the 3. Rub your dog dry with give your dog a bath, it is Rub a handful of dog water runs clear. a soft towel. shampoo all over him. a good idea to also clean his ears with a cotton ball. Special toothpaste is used to keep dogs’ teeth clean. This helps to keep the dog healthy. Daily Exercise Dogs also need exercise every day. A walk or game of catch does the trick. Dogs need exercise. Dogs need love. A dog’s teeth Inside of a dog’s ear 8 9 What Dogs Cost Dogs make great pets, but they do cost money to Dog Gear take care of. Visits to the veterinarian (vet ur uh Even a free dog needs some things to live safely and NAIR ee uhn), or pet doctor, cost money. So do happily. Dogs need dishes for food and water. They dog food, toys, and gear. also need a collar and a leash. Dogs need a brush and Cost of Owning Dog for One Year toenail clippers. Many dogs Item Cost of Item Quantity Total enjoy having a special bed to Dog Food $11.99 17 $203.83 lie on and toys just for them. You don’t have to spend a lot Vet Visits $200.00 4 $800.00 of money on fancy gear for Treats $3.00 12 $36.00 your dog. What matters is Shampoo, etc. $3.00 12 $36.00 that you spend time playing Boarding $15.00 7 days $105.00 and taking care of him. Veterinarians are pet doctors. They Total Amount $1,180.83 check weight, eyes, ears, and more. Dogs enjoy toys. Some dogs have special beds. Some dogs like toys for chewing. Dogs need a collar and a leash. 10 11 Glossary Index Beagle 3, 4 Breeds—Types of dogs Breeds 3–5 Groom—To clean your dog Dog Costs 10, 11 Shelter—A place a dog is safe Dog Crate 7 Survive—To live German Shepherd 3, 4 Grooming 8, 9 Veterinarian—A pet doctor Labrador Retriever 3, 4, 5 Shelter 7 Yorkshire Terrier 3, 4, 5 12 13 I Want a Dog! e-book intended for use with Teaching Text Features to Support Comprehension by Michelle Kelley and Nicki Clausen-Grace © Copyright 2012–2016. Michelle Kelley and Nicki Clausen- Grace. All rights reserved. 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