Question

1. The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the Pocket Dog is barely 1 kg to 2kg as an
adult! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be tracked back
to China. Today this breed is popular choice of the dog lovers world over and their
popularity seems to be even increasing.
2. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are
quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however ,
does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very
strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong vocal cords. They
have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the
house.
3. For show purposes the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas
are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat
or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in
appearance.
4. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals,
the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle
of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is
carried like a sickle that touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a
graceful appearance.
5. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs
grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confine of the house. This
makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their
diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds
are so! They are intelligent and learn easily.
6. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good
with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is
quite a pet! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing
these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one
hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in about 30-
40 words each: (2x 4=8marks)
(a) Which is the most popular variety of dogs today? Why?
(b) What makes them function as burglar alarms?
(c) How does inherent curiosity help the Chihuahuas?
(d) Explain: Chihuahua is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
1.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in the blanks with appropriate words/
phrase: ( 1 x 2 =2marks )
(a) The Chihuahuas are always ………………….. with their walks within the house.
(b) With regard to food, the long haired variety of Chihuahuas are……………
1.3 Find a word /phrase from the passage which means the same: (1x2 = 2marks)
(a) Small and strong (paragraph 4)
(b) Existing as a natural quality ( paragraph 2)

Answer 1

Answer:

1a) The chihuahua is the most popular choice of the dogs today. Because they are pocket friendly , light weight, needs no exercise.

b) They are sharp , alert animals and have strong vocal cords and hence functions as burglar alarm.

c) Inherent curiosity makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

d) World's smallest dog , doesn't weigh much. They can be fitted in pocket, but might scratch or pinch in the pocket and that could be bit painful.

2a) satisfied.

b) fussy and choosy.

3a) Compact.

b) Inherent.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

pinch a few pocket means