1. Dogs By: Taylor Stempnik

2. There are many dogs in the world that need a home. There are approximately 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 animals that are adopted into animal shelters each year. 60% of them are dogs. When dogs are found and brought to the animal shelter only 15 to 20% are returned to its owner.

3. Even though there are many dogs that are adopted each year. There are also many that get killed each year as well. 3-4 million dogs are killed each year that are in shelters.

4. The top ten most popular dogs in the United States is: 1.Labrador Retriever 2.German Shepherd Dog 3.Yorkshire Terrier 4.Golden Retriever 5.Beagle 6.Boxer 7.Bulldog 8.Dachshund 9.Poodle 10.Shih Tzu Those are some dogs that people might want to have since so many people have them.

5. There are many families that want a dog that is good with children. Some larger dogs that are good with children are the Golden Retriever and Boxers. Some small dogs that are good with children are Beagles and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

6. I own two dogs, they are so great. I really think having dogs are great for families. It teaches children responsibility and compassion to animals. I have a Maltese and a lab/ boxer. Having two dogs are great. Especially a big dog and a small dog. There very funny together. But before you get a dog make sure that you research about them so they are just right for you and the people around you.