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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Cattle

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of most of the breeds of domesticated livestock that are used in the cattle industry. Brief history of their use and links to background and use of each breed.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
A good account of the history of the use of domesticated sheep. Links to examples of specific breeds and their uses.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are many breeds of horses around the world. Eighteen breeds are featured in this reference resource. Understand how horses are measured, their coat colors, and body types.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Morgan

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A domestic horse breed from New England, the Morgan, is identified. Get the facts on this beautiful breed. Choose Morgan from the list on the right.
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Other

Horse Breeds: All About Horses

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of horse care, health, riding and much more can be accessed here. This comprehensive site also provides breed specific photographs and information.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Miniature Horse

For Students Pre-K - 1st
American horse breed, miniture horses, are illustrated and facts about these mammals are provided. Choose Miniature Horse from the list on the right.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Hanoverian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Get facts and images of a German breed of horse, the Hanoverian. Choose Hanoverian from the list on the right.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Lusitano

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Facts and images of the Portuguese Lusitano horse breed. Choose Lusitano from the list on the right.
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Chicken Breeds

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're looking for a particular breed of chicken, this is your site! You will find an extensive list of chicken breeds here as well as information on each, breed clubs, and photographs.
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Canis Major Publications

Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles about many different dog breeds. Each gives an in-depth look at its characteristics, temperament and such. Great resource!
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Selective Breeding

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Wikipedia provides information on the selective breeding of animals and plants, along with a discussion of Darwinism.
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Other

Pet Your Dog: Dog Breeds by Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an expansive reference dedicated to dogs, this section focuses on dog breeds based by group. Click on any dog photo to access detailed facts about that particular dog. Hundreds of beautiful photos included.
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Artificial Breed, Distributor 180.167 010 Manages Dist

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief description of Artificial Breeding Distributer
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Read Works

Read Works: Passages: "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman

For Students 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman focuses on three breeds of dogs: beagles, boxers, and greyhounds. A reading comprehension question set is provided as well as a vocabulary worksheet...
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Rabbit breeds.org: All Rabbit Breeds

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of the rabbit breeds in alphabetic order. A picture is given for each breed.
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Other

Fish Breeding

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of information and topics about breeding fish presented in question and answer format.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Rottweiler Breed Standard

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club lists the Breed Standards for Rottweiler such as general appearance, size, proportion, substance, and temperament.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Goats

For Students 9th - 10th
A good history of our use of goats and links to the major breeds of domesticated goats and their specific uses.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Connemara

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and detailed illustrations of the Connemara, an Irish pony breed. Choose Connemara from the list on the right.
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Other

Cat Breed Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles a list of information about various cat breeds.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Golden Retriever

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers general and historical information on a popular breed, the golden retriever-- "a great hunter, family pet or show dog."
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: German Shepherd Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about German Shepherds, in addition to links about other breeds of dogs.
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The Agricultural Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Teacher-contributed content on topics related to the agricultural revolution, such as four-field crop rotation, the seed drill, selective breeding of livestock, and the impact on the Industrial Revolution.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Swine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a good history of the use of pigs and their origins. It has links to specific examples of pigs and what they are used for.

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