Dogs Worksheet for 9-Year-Olds (Grade 3–4) — Reading & Science Activities

Instructions

Welcome, dog lover! Complete the fun activities below to test your knowledge about our four-legged friends. Read each section carefully and have fun!

Part 1: Doggy Did You Know?

Read these amazing facts about dogs!

• A dog's sense of smell is at least 40 times better than a human's.
• The Basenji is a breed of dog that doesn't bark, but it does make a yodel-like sound.
• Dogs' noses are wet to help them absorb scent chemicals.
• Dalmatian puppies are born pure white, and their spots develop as they get older.
• Dogs have three eyelids! The third lid, called the "haw," helps keep the eye moist and protected.

Part 2: Puppy Puzzler Word Search

Find and circle the following dog-related words in the grid below. Words can be found forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally.

P A W S L O Y A L O P
A E T C H E F K H C O
B T R E A T A B E O O
C O L L A R S C A L D
O B A R K T E H L L L
N E L G A E B U E A E
E T A F L E A S H R H
A C U T E P U P P Y T
V E T E R I N A R I A
S H E P H E R D B N N

• BEAGLE
• BONE
• COLLAR
• CUTE
• FETCH
• LEASH
• LOYAL
• PAWS
• PUPPY
• SHEPHERD
• TREAT
• VET

Part 3: Match the Breed!

Draw a line to match the dog breed on the left with its correct description on the right.

Part 4: Canine Care Questions

Think about what it takes to be a good dog owner and answer the questions below with a complete sentence.

1. Why is it important for a dog to get exercise, like going for a walk?
   

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2. What are two things a dog needs every day to stay healthy?
   

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3. If your dog could talk for one day, what is one question you would ask it?
   

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Answer Key

Part 2: Puppy Puzzler Word Search

P A W S L O Y A L O P
A E T C H E F K H C O
B T R E A T A B E O O
C O L L A R S C T L D
O B A R K T E H C L L
N E L G A E B U H A E
E T A F L E A S H R H
A C U T E P U P P Y T
V E T E R I N A R I A
S H E P H E R D B N N

• BEAGLE: Row 6, backwards
• BONE: Column 1, downwards
• COLLAR: Row 4, forwards
• CUTE: Row 8, forwards
• FETCH: Column 7, downwards
• LEASH: Row 7, forwards
• LOYAL: Row 1, backwards
• PAWS: Row 1, forwards
• PUPPY: Row 8, forwards
• SHEPHERD: Row 10, forwards
• TREAT: Row 3, forwards
• VET: Row 9, forwards

Part 3: Match the Breed!

1. Dalmatian -> B
2. Dachshund -> C
3. German Shepherd -> D
4. Golden Retriever -> A

Part 4: Canine Care Questions

(Answers will vary, but should be similar to these examples.)

1. It is important for a dog to get exercise to stay healthy, strong, and happy.
2. A dog needs fresh water and healthy food every day. (Other possible answers: love, shelter, exercise).
3. (Answers will vary based on student's creativity). Example: I would ask my dog what its favorite toy is.