Dog Informative Speech
PURPOSE: To inform you about my three favorite breeds of dogs.
THESIS: Any dog can make a great pet but my favorites are chihuahuas, boston terriers and boxers.
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention Material: I have been an animal lover since I was a small child, but dogs are my favorite of all animals.
II. Credibility: I have two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Boston Terrier.
III. Preview: My favorite three dog breeds are, Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, and Boxers.
Transition: Lets start by talking about my first favorite dog the Chihuahua.
I. Chihuahua
A. Appearance - The Chihuahua is a tiny toy sized dog. The body is longer than it is tall. The large, round eyes are set well apart and are dark colored. The erect ears are large. The tail is long, …show more content…
and can be curved over their back.. The coat comes in both a short coat or a long, wavy or flat coat. Colors include, but are not limited to, black, white, chestnut, fawn, sand, silver, sable, steel blue, black & tan and parti-color.
B.
History- This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, where it received it's name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua.What breeds were used to make up the Chihuahua are unclear, but some think it originated from the Fennec Fox. The dogs were sacred to Pre-Columbian Indian nations and were also popular pets to the upper class. The dogs are prized for their size and are most valued to some fanciers when they weigh under 3 pounds.
C. Personality-The Chihuahua is a good companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and adventurous, they enjoy affection. Brave, cheerful and agile. Chihuahua's can be strong-willed without the proper human leadership.
Transition: Now let us move to my second favorite dog, the …show more content…
Boxer.
II. Boston Terrier
A. Appearance- Boston Terriers, also called the Boston bull, are compact and well-muscled dogs. The body is short with a square appearance. The square looking head is flat on the top and in proportion to the rest of the body. The large, round dark eyes are wide-set. The erect ears are small and either cropped or left natural. The limbs are straight and muscular. The legs are set somewhat wide apart, and the chest is broad. The tail is short and either straight or screw shaped and is never docked. The coat is short & fine textured. Boston Terriers colors are brindle and white, black and white and some are born brown & white.
B. History- Bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs. Originating in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1893.
C. Personality- The Boston Terrier is gentle & very intellegent. They are very sensitive to the tone of one's voice. They are easily trained. They generally get along pets.
Transition: Now that I have informed you about my first and second favorite dog, let me tell you about my third favorite, the Boxer.
III. Boxers
A. Appearance- The Boxer's body is compact and powerful. The muzzle is short and blunt with a distinct stop. The nose is large and black with very open nostrils. The jaw has an under bite. The eyes are dark brown. The ears are set high, either cropped or kept natural. Their necks are large, strong, and muscular. The legs are well muscled. The tail is usually docked.The short, smooth coat comes in, fawn, brindle, tan, mahogany, black often with white markings.
B. History- The Boxer was developed in Germany in the 19th century. Early Boxers were used for dog fighting, bull baiting, cart pulling, cattle dogs. They later became popular theater and circus dogs. . The Boxer is known for the way it uses its front legs to bat at its opponent. Some of the Boxer's talents are watchdog, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue.
C. Personality- The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful, curious and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn.the family. they are loyal and affectionate and get along so well with other household pets such as cats. They are very clownish and playful. The Boxer's nature is to protect their
owner.
Conclusion
I'm sure each of you have a favorite animal and now that you know about my three favorite dogs, I hope you have learned something about chihuahuas, boston terriers and boxers
Joy Severio
Student # 21
Public speaking
Sites consulted www .dogbreedinfo.com Spitzer, Karla. The Everything Boxer Book. Adams Media, 304. Print.
Oneil, Jacquline. Chihuahua For Dummies. 2nd ed. 2007. 288. Print.
Lee, Muriel. Official Book Of Boston Terriers. New Jersey: TFH publishers, 1998. 176. Print.
THESIS: Any dog can make a great pet but my favorites are chihuahuas, boston terriers and boxers.
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention Material: I have been an animal lover since I was a small child, but dogs are my favorite of all animals.
II. Credibility: I have two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Boston Terrier.
III. Preview: My favorite three dog breeds are, Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, and Boxers.
Transition: Lets start by talking about my first favorite dog the Chihuahua.
I. Chihuahua
A. Appearance - The Chihuahua is a tiny toy sized dog. The body is longer than it is tall. The large, round eyes are set well apart and are dark colored. The erect ears are large. The tail is long, …show more content…
and can be curved over their back.. The coat comes in both a short coat or a long, wavy or flat coat. Colors include, but are not limited to, black, white, chestnut, fawn, sand, silver, sable, steel blue, black & tan and parti-color.
B.
History- This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, where it received it's name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua.What breeds were used to make up the Chihuahua are unclear, but some think it originated from the Fennec Fox. The dogs were sacred to Pre-Columbian Indian nations and were also popular pets to the upper class. The dogs are prized for their size and are most valued to some fanciers when they weigh under 3 pounds.
C. Personality-The Chihuahua is a good companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and adventurous, they enjoy affection. Brave, cheerful and agile. Chihuahua's can be strong-willed without the proper human leadership.
Transition: Now let us move to my second favorite dog, the …show more content…
Boxer.
II. Boston Terrier
A. Appearance- Boston Terriers, also called the Boston bull, are compact and well-muscled dogs. The body is short with a square appearance. The square looking head is flat on the top and in proportion to the rest of the body. The large, round dark eyes are wide-set. The erect ears are small and either cropped or left natural. The limbs are straight and muscular. The legs are set somewhat wide apart, and the chest is broad. The tail is short and either straight or screw shaped and is never docked. The coat is short & fine textured. Boston Terriers colors are brindle and white, black and white and some are born brown & white.
B. History- Bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs. Originating in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1893.
C. Personality- The Boston Terrier is gentle & very intellegent. They are very sensitive to the tone of one's voice. They are easily trained. They generally get along pets.
Transition: Now that I have informed you about my first and second favorite dog, let me tell you about my third favorite, the Boxer.
III. Boxers
A. Appearance- The Boxer's body is compact and powerful. The muzzle is short and blunt with a distinct stop. The nose is large and black with very open nostrils. The jaw has an under bite. The eyes are dark brown. The ears are set high, either cropped or kept natural. Their necks are large, strong, and muscular. The legs are well muscled. The tail is usually docked.The short, smooth coat comes in, fawn, brindle, tan, mahogany, black often with white markings.
B. History- The Boxer was developed in Germany in the 19th century. Early Boxers were used for dog fighting, bull baiting, cart pulling, cattle dogs. They later became popular theater and circus dogs. . The Boxer is known for the way it uses its front legs to bat at its opponent. Some of the Boxer's talents are watchdog, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue.
C. Personality- The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful, curious and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn.the family. they are loyal and affectionate and get along so well with other household pets such as cats. They are very clownish and playful. The Boxer's nature is to protect their
owner.
Conclusion
I'm sure each of you have a favorite animal and now that you know about my three favorite dogs, I hope you have learned something about chihuahuas, boston terriers and boxers
Joy Severio
Student # 21
Public speaking
Sites consulted www .dogbreedinfo.com Spitzer, Karla. The Everything Boxer Book. Adams Media, 304. Print.
Oneil, Jacquline. Chihuahua For Dummies. 2nd ed. 2007. 288. Print.
Lee, Muriel. Official Book Of Boston Terriers. New Jersey: TFH publishers, 1998. 176. Print.