Fun and Educational Dogs Worksheet for 10-Year-Olds

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Instructions

Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Have fun learning about our canine friends!

Part 1: Dog Facts - True or False?

Read each statement below. Circle True if you think the statement is correct and False if you think it is incorrect.

  1. A dog's sense of smell is at least 1,000 times better than a human's.
    True / False
  2. Dalmatians are born completely white and develop their spots as they get older.
    True / False
  3. Dogs sweat through the pads of their paws.
    True / False
  4. A dog's nose print is as unique as a human's fingerprint.
    True / False
  5. The ancestors of all modern dogs are coyotes.
    True / False

Part 2: Breed Scramble

Unscramble the letters below to reveal the names of popular dog breeds.

  1. LEBAGE _________________________
  2. LOBGUDL _________________________
  3. DOLGEN VERRERITE _________________________
  4. DACHHUNDS _________________________
  5. GERMAN DERSHEPH _________________________

Part 3: A Dog's Needs

Draw a line to match each of a dog's needs in Column A with the reason it's important in Column B.

Column A: The Need Column B: The Reason
1. Daily Exercise A. To prevent sickness and get check-ups.
2. Healthy Food B. To feel safe, warm, and protected.
3. A Safe Home C. To stay hydrated and help digest food.
4. Regular Vet Visits D. To provide energy and nutrients for growth.
5. Fresh Water E. To keep muscles strong and prevent boredom.

Part 4: Canine Vocabulary

Complete the sentences below using one of the words from the word bank. Each word is used only once.

WORD BANK: pack     loyal     veterinarian     domesticated     carnivores
  1. If a dog gets sick or injured, it needs to see a _________________________.
  2. Humans have _________________________ dogs over thousands of years to live as pets.
  3. A dog that is faithful and devoted to its owner is described as being very _________________________.
  4. In the wild, the ancestors of dogs live and hunt together in a group called a _________________________.
  5. Because their diet consists mainly of meat, dogs are considered _________________________.

Part 5: Design a Dog!

If you could create the perfect dog, what would it look like? Use the box below to draw your creation, and then fill in the details about your new best friend.

[ Draw your dog here ]

Name: __________________________________________________

Breed (you can make one up!): __________________________________________________

Its special talent is: __________________________________________________

Its favorite food is: __________________________________________________


Answer Key

Part 1: Dog Facts - True or False?

  1. True. A dog's sense of smell can be 10,000 to 100,000 times better, so it is well over 1,000 times better than a human's.
  2. True.
  3. True. While dogs cool down mainly by panting, they do have sweat glands in their paw pads.
  4. True. Each dog has a unique nose print, much like a human fingerprint.
  5. False. The ancestors of modern dogs are wolves, not coyotes.

Part 2: Breed Scramble

  1. BEAGLE
  2. BULLDOG
  3. GOLDEN RETRIEVER
  4. DACHSHUND
  5. GERMAN SHEPHERD

Part 3: A Dog's Needs

  • 1 → E
  • 2 → D
  • 3 → B
  • 4 → A
  • 5 → C

Part 4: Canine Vocabulary

  1. veterinarian
  2. domesticated
  3. loyal
  4. pack
  5. carnivores

Part 5: Design a Dog!

Answers will vary based on the student's creativity.

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