Dear Reader,
I was hoping the new, improved Surfnetkids Printables Club would be ready this week, but I still am working on solving one remaining problem. Stay tuned!
In case you missed last week’s topic, it was the Great American Solar Eclipse! Enjoy, and make sure everyone you love understands how to safely view a solar eclipse. NEVER look directly at the sun!
See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
“Surfing the Net with Kids”
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Dog Breeds
https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/dog-breeds/
Dog Breed Printable(** for Premium Members only)
https://www.surfnetkids.com/printables/files/printables-club/dog-breeds.pdf
Dogs have been cross-bred for thousands of years, resulting in a hundreds of breeds. The American Kennel Club, however, recognizes just 157 dog breeds, although most people could probably name fewer than a dozen. Whether you are trying to find the right dog breed for your family, or just want to learn more about dogs, you’ll surely find these sites both educational and entertaining.
American Kennel Club: Breeds
The American Kennel Club has an excellent collection of alphabetic breed descriptions. Hover your mouse over Breeds in the main menu, and you’ll also find Compare Breeds and a Breed Selector. Visit Resources (also on the main menu) for lots of great info on dog care, health and training. “A reliable recall, or ‘come when called,’ might be the most important thing to teach your dog. It can also be hard to teach, usually because we unwittingly sabotage the effort. But it’s simple! The trick is to be irresistible.”
Animal Planet: Dog Breed Selector
“What level of energy would you like your dog to have? Most people think they want an energetic dog. Think twice before you choose a high-energy breed, however, because a dog in constant motion may be unnerving or annoying to you.” Answer ten easy questions to get suggestions about which breeds are a match for your needs. Results include thumbnail photos, and links to breed summaries.
Dog Luvers: Dog Breeds Selector
Start your pet search by selecting a dog trait that is important to you, such as Watchdog Abilities or Sociableness. Then drill down with sub-categories, until your results are displayed in alphabetic order. To explore related dogs, you can follow tags such as groups (Working Dogs or Pastoral Dogs), dog size, or temperament (loyal, obedient, or friendly). Dog Luvers also organizes their dog breed summaries in an alphabetic, encyclopedia format.
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Printables Club Members Also Get …
Surfnetkids Printables Club Members also get the following printables to use in the classroom, the computer lab, the school library, or to send home with students:
Dog Breed Printable
Dog Breed Wikipedia Printable
Printable Dog Breed Word Search
Dogs and Puppies Printable
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Related Games
Dog Breed Word Search
Cute Dog Dress Up
Quote of the Week
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” ~~ Groucho Marx ~~ (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) American comedian, actor. Click the link for more humorous quotes.
Surfing the Calendar
Get Ready for Kindergarten Month August
Completion of Transcontinental U.S. Railway Aug 15, 1870
Opening of Panama Canal Aug 15, 1914
Wilbur Wright’s Birthday Aug 16, 1867
Meriwether Lewis’ Birthday Aug 18, 1774
Nineteenth Amendment Ratified Aug 18, 1920
Paula Danziger’s Birthday Aug 18, 1945
Orville Wright’s Birthday Aug 19, 1871
National Honey Bee Day Aug 19, 2017
National Aviation Day Aug 19, 2017
Great American Solar Eclipse Aug 21, 2017
Monarch Butterfly Fall Migration Begins Aug 22, 2017
Astronomers Demote Pluto to Dwarf Planet Aug 24, 2006
National Park Service Established Aug 25, 1916
“Wizard of Oz” film Released Aug 25, 1939
First Landfall of Hurricane Katrina Aug 25, 2005