Sample file. Extra! Extra! Read all about it... What is the "Daily Dog"?

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1 Extra! Extra! Read all about it... What is the "Daily Dog"? It is a "mini" study on 1 breed of dog. BrandenburgStudies has a litter of Daily Dogs for your educational enjoyment. Buy 1, 2, 3, 10, or all. A great way to start the school day with a little bit of history, reading comprehension, science, art and handwriting... and all on a subject that most children greatly enjoy...dogs and PUPPIES!!!

2 Note to the Instructor: This mini-book is designed to give your student(s) a close look at one breed of dog. There will be a "text" lesson, followed by a reading comprehension worksheet, 6 Notebooking sheets (for various levels of handwriting ability), 1 or 2 games, and a coloring page. Enjoy the Daily Dog Brought to you by BrandenburgStudies

3 Pugs Pugs have been described as small, stocky tan-and-black dogs with "smooshed" in faces. Actually--that is a pretty good start. Pugs are smallmedium-sized dogs that have deep-barreled chests, short coats, and deeply wrinkled, flat faces. They snort when playful, and snore when sleeping. And their best quality, besides being the cutest, ugly dog, is their clownish personality. The word "pug" is derived from the English word "pugg", which means "playful little devil or monkey". And that description matches them to a tea! While most pugs look like a fawn-colored dog that stuck its head into some coal ashes (giving it a "sooting" look), pugs can also come in black, silver, and apricot coloring. They are also noted for a tightly curled "pig's" tail that is held over the back. This breed can trace its ancestry back almost 1000 years to the Shang Dynasty of China. Their popularity grew and they became a favorite with the monks in Tibet. The breed was first introduced to Europe in the 16th and 17th century by the Dutch East Indies Trading Company. The pug became the official dog of the House of Orange in 1572, when a pug was credited with

4 successfully warning the Prince of Orange about an approaching assassin. Pugs became wildly popular among aristocrats and royals over the next 200 years and are seen in many paintings from that period. (see the end of this article for a list of famous people and their pugs :-) Pugs have a personality that can charm even the coldest heart: they are playful and loyal; mischievous and affectionate; loving and clownish. They are very sensitive to discipline, yet they are also known for their stubbornness. They are very intelligent as a breed and easily become bored with repetition. They do not bark too much and get along beautifully with children and adults alike. Pugs are about inches at the shoulders, and generally weigh-in between pounds. They shed year-round and are therefore not good pets for people with allergies. Their very wrinkled head needs special care as the folds of skin can become irritated or encrusted. Otherwise, they are generally a very healthy dog. They are "indoor" dogs that thrive in an apartment or house-- but the owner should not neglect to walk their pug on a regular basis. Pugs do not do well with weather-extremes (very hot or very cold) and therefore should not be left outside for long periods of time in hot or cold weather. As mentioned earlier, Pugs have been owned by many of the rich and famous. See the list below for just a few of their famous owners(and also famous pugs): The Prince of Orange owned a Pug King William III owned a Pug In the 17th Century, Pugs were dressed in matching dress coats and pantaloons and sat beside the drivers of carriages (of Lords and Kings) Marie Antoinette owned a Pug, named "Mops". Queen Victoria owned a number of pugs Lady Brassey owned several "black" pugs In the hit children's movie "The Adventures of Otis and Milo", Otis is a pug "Otis, the Talking Pug", appeared on David Letterman's "Stupid Pet Tricks" and went on to win America's Online Top T.V. Moment of "Frank" the Pug, on Men In Black and Men In Black II Percy, the Pug from the Disney cartoon movie, Pocahontas A pug is the star of allergy commercials for Advair The West Wing president owns a pug named Bess

5 Name: Date: Reading Comprehension Sheet 1. What are the origins of the pug breed? 2.) What are the 4 possible colors for the pug breed? 3.) Describe the personality of this breed of dog? 3.) Why did the Prince of Orange make the pug the office dog of the House of Orange? 4.) Why are pugs not good pets for owners with allergies? 5.) Are pugs good with children? 6.) What breed is the 14th most popular dog breed in the United States?

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