Beagles and Other Hounds

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ANIMALS OF THE WORLD Beagles and Other Hounds When and where did the beagle breed first appear? What kind of personality might a beagle have? What are some other hound breeds? Read Beagles and Other Hounds to find out! What did you learn?

QUESTIONS 1. Hounds originated in ... 4. The type of hound that looks like a hot a. England dog is the ... b. Scotland a. Greyhound c. France b. Bloodhound d. Germany c. Beagle d. Dachshund 2. Beagles should not eat ... a. Dog food 5. What breed of dog is this? b. Chicken c. Beef d. Chocolate

3. The type of hound that is used to help find missing people is the ... a. Dachshund 6. What breed of dog is this? b. Irish wolfhound c. Bloodhound d. Greyhound

TRUE OR FALSE? _____ 1. Hounds are a breed of dog that _____ 4. Beagles can be trained to do is known for their ability to help tricks and to play catch with their people hunt animals. owners.

_____ 2. Beagles of all ages need daily _____ 5. Bloodhounds usually weigh exercise. around 150 pounds.

_____ 3. Most dog experts recommend _____ 6. Dogs should have a complete that owners have their dog sleep checkup with a vet every year. on their bed with them.

ANSWERS 1. a. England. According to section “When 4. d. Dachshund. According to section “What and Where Did the Beagle Breed First Is a Dachshund?” on page 46, we know that Appear?” on page 10, we know that “Sometimes known as ‘hot dogs’ for their long, based on the map caption “Map showing tubelike bodies, dachshunds are an adorable England, the country where the beagle breed breed of hound.” So, the correct answer is D. developed. ” So, the correct answer is A. 5. According to page 43, this photo shows a 2. d. Chocolate. According to section “What basset hound. Does a Beagle Eat?” on page 22, we know that “Some human foods, such as chocolate, 6. According to page 47, this photo shows a grapes and raisins, soft drinks, and sugarless dachshund. candies, are poisonous to dogs and can even kill them.” So, the correct answer is D.

3. c. Bloodhound. According to section “What Does a Beagle Eat?” on page 38, we know that “In many countries, bloodhounds, a large hunting dog, and other hounds are used to help find missing people.” So, the correct answer is C.

TRUE OR FALSE? ANSWERS 1. True. According to section “What Is a 4. True. According to section “What Kinds of Hound?” on page 6, we know that “Hounds Exercise or Play Are Needed?” on page 30, are dogs known for their ability to help people we know that “Beagles can be trained to do hunt animals.” So, the correct answer is True. tricks or to play catch, and they will enjoy that exercise.” So, the correct answer is True. 2. True. According to section “What Kind of Personality Might a Beagle Have?” on 5. False. According to section “What Is a page 14, we know that “Puppy and young Bloodhound?” on page 44, we know that adult beagles are energetic and like a lot of “Bloodhounds are large hounds. They weigh exercise. Older beagles can become lazy, but from 80 to 110 pounds (36 to 50 kilograms).” they need daily exercise, too.” So, the correct So, the correct answer is False. answer is True. 6. True. According to section “What Routine 3. False. According to section “Where Should Veterinary Care Is Needed?” on page 58, we a Beagle Sleep?” on page 24, we know that know that “Experts say that a dog should have “Most dog experts recommend that owners a complete checkup with a vet every year.” So, give their dog its own space to rest and sleep.” the correct answer is True. So, the correct answer is False.