Terrier

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/terrier

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific classification?Canis lupus familiaris, belonging to the family Canidae
2. What is the geographic origin?Predominantly Great Britain and Ireland, with significant breed development across Europe
3. Why are terriers called "terrier"?The word comes from Latin "terra" meaning earth, because they love to dig in the ground.
4. How did terriers become pets?After farms needed fewer pest hunters, terriers were kept as friendly companions because of their loyalty and playful nature.

Vermin Control: The practice of managing or eradicating animals considered pests that cause damage or disease.
Prey Drive: An innate behavioral instinct in predators to stalk, chase, and capture prey.
Selective Breeding: The process by which humans intentionally breed animals for specific desirable traits.
Breed Standard: A detailed description of the ideal characteristics, appearance, and temperament for a specific dog breed.