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Title:
| Animals: Dogs: Toy Breeds |
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Description:
| 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 a link to an eThemes Resource on Chihuahuas. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| American Kennel Club: Poodle
This site offers a thorough description of poodles. Includes a video and photographs.
American Kennel Club: Maltese
This site offers a thorough description of the maltese. Includes a video and photographs.
American Kennel Club: Yorkshire Terrier
This site offers a thorough description of Yorkshire terriers. Includes a video and photographs.
American Kennel Club: Toy Breeds
This site has links to descriptions of different types of toy breeds.
Enchanted Learning: Companion Dogs
Click on a breed for a labeled illustration and information about these small companion dogs.
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.
Fact Monster: Toy Dogs
Read this encyclopedia entry about toy dogs. Includes links to each of the 17 toy breeds.
DigitalDog: Toy Breeds
This site has links to tables of information about different toy breeds. NOTE: Site has banner ads.
Discover Dogs
Click on the different links to learn more about these toy dogs. Includes a photograph and brief facts.
Animal Planet: Dog Breed Directory
Explore these links to learn about the history, temperament, health, and characteristics of various toy breeds. NOTE: Some of the links are broken.
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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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.3, 3, 4, 6, 3, 4
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