WORKING DOGS German Shepherd

Dogs are great pets. Theyre loyal, playful, and intelligent. But
some dogs are smarter than others. These smart dogs help people.
They are working dogs.
Rescue dogs can help people who are lost. They can find people
in the mountains, in the desert, in the snow and even in water.
Rescue dogs are usually German shepherds or Saint Bernards,
because these dogs are stronger and more intelligent than other
dogs. German shepherds and other rescue dogs usually have
better ears and noses than other dogs, too. They can find things
and people. Saint Bernards usually work in the snow. They have a
lot of fur too keep them warm in cold weather.
Some people cannot see, and some people cannot hear. Guide
Saint Bernard
dogs can help these people at home and help them go outside. For
example, guide dogs guide people as they turn right and left, and Labrador retriever
help them stop at street corners. Guide dogs are usually Golden or
Labrador retrievers, because they are gentler and friendlier than
other dogs. Guide dogs can help people have normal lives.

Reading

A Look at the pictures and skim the text. Whats the main idea of the
article?
a. Some dogs are smarter than ther dogs.
b. Dogs can help people.
c. Golden retrievers are good pets.
d. German shephers help in the snow.
B Read & underline the words that compare different kinds of dogs.

C Answer the questions about Working dogs.

1. Rescue dogs are _______than other dogs.

a. Faster b. larger c. smarter
2. Why are rescue dogs good at finding people?
a. They are friendlier b. They have good c.They are loyal
than other dogs. ears and noses. and playful.
3. What can we infer from the second paragraph?
a. All dogs can be guide dogs. b. Some rescue dogs can swim. c.Rescue dogs are often dangerous.
4. Good guide dogs are________.
a. Gentle b. independent c. cute
5. Guide dogs are usually___________.
a. German shepherds b. Saint Bernards c. Labrador or golden retrievers.
Dogs are great pets. Theyre loyal, playful, and intelligent. But
some dogs are smarter than others. These smart dogs help
people.They are working dogs.