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Directions: Read each paragraph. Then write P (Pony), D (Dog), or B (Both).Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
_____ 1. Were originally bred in the Shetland Islands of Great Britain_____ 2. Are small compared to other breeds_____ 3. Is less than two feet tall_____ 4. Must be trained to be suitable around children_____ 5. Can and are kept as pets_____ 6. Was used for herding small livestock_____ 7. Has a more gentle nature than others of its type_____ 8. Was first used to pull coal cartsThe Shetland pony came from the Shetland
Islands of Great Britain. It is the smallest of
all horses, standing only 32-46 inches high.
People originally used these stocky animals
to pull coal carts. Later, they were imported
into the United States as pets. They were
later bred with the Hackney pony to
produce a lighter, showier breed. Though
still kept as pets, they are intelligent
animals and must be trained by experts to
be suitable for children.The Shetland sheep dog was bred in the
Shetland Islands for herding small livestock.
It looks something like a miniature collie.
Standing only 13-16 inches high, it doesn’t
seem like an animal that would be well-
suited for the long, hard work of herding,
but it has proved to be very rugged. The
Shetland also has a more gentle nature
than many other larger herding breeds,
making it suitable as a pet.(A)
(B)