Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Click Science and Discovery Magazine for Preschoolers and Young Children

What kind of dog is the most popular in the United States? According to the American Kennel Club, these are the top three breeds. 1. Labrador Retriever Friendly and energetic, Labrador retrievers come in three colors—yellow, black, and chocolate brown. 2. German Shepherd Also called Alsatians, German shepherds are smart, strong, and hard working. 3. Golden Retriever Goldens are named for the color of their long fur, but that color can range from pale cream to reddish brown.…

There are hundreds of different kinds of dogs. But they all share the same basic body type. Whatever its color or pattern, dog fur protects a dog’s skin. Some dogs have a double coat. Soft, woolly underfur keeps cold and heat away from the skin, while longer, stiffer outer hairs protect it from rain and scrapes. Single coats can be long or short and protect skin from sunburn. You might stick your arms out to help you balance. Dogs stick out and swing their tails. Their tails help them talk to one another too. Cushiony pads protect the bottoms of a dog’s paws from rough, slippery, or cold ground. The pads are also the only place a dog sweats. All dogs walk on their toes. On some dogs, those toes…

Last year, when my big brother Jed got Shyla, he said I could help take care of her. He said the whole family needed to help. Shyla was the cutest little black Labrador retriever puppy, but we didn’t get her just because she was soft and playful and roly-poly. Jed said that in about a year, we’d give Shyla back to The Seeing Eye. And then she’d be ready to learn to be a dog guide for someone who can’t see. A year seemed like a long time back then. Now it feels way too short. I remember the day they brought Shyla to our house. She was only seven weeks old, and she came with a bag of puppy food and a lot of instructions. That night she whimpered…

Dali is a dachshund. Dachshunds are sometimes nicknamed wiener or sausage dogs. Their long bodies and short legs once helped them tunnel underground, chasing badgers and other animals who live in burrows. Prince is a papillon. These little dogs get their name from the French word for butterfly: papillon. Do those big ears look like butterfly wings to you? Sasha is a Siberian husky. Siberian huskies are strong, swift runners with thick, warm fur. That makes them great at pulling sleds through ice and snow. Gracie is a greyhound. Greyhounds are sleek, graceful racers. They’re built to run fast but not for long distances. Gus is a golden retriever. Goldens are big, friendly dogs who love to swim. They were originally bred to retrieve, or fetch, ducks, pigeons, and other…

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