The main thing that makes a German Shepherd Dog and a Maltese similar is that they’re both dogs. Also, like many breeds of dogs,
both can be wonderful pets and great companions. Beyond that, the differences are great. German Shepherd Dogs were bred as work dogs. They’re big, strong, smart, and fiercely loyal to their masters. German Shepherd Dogs have been trained to be guard dogs, attack dogs, illegal drug detectors, and guide dogs for the blind. They’ve been used by firefighters, law enforcement officers, rescue teams, and special units of the military. When we think of trustworthy, brave, and loyal, we can think of the German Shepherd Dog. On the other hand, the Maltese is a tiny breed. In fact, it’s considered a toy breed. While the German Shepherd Dog is multicolored in white, brown, and black, the Maltese looks like a white fluff ball. Its coat is like fine, curly wool, and unlike German Shepherd Dogs, Maltese have no undercoat. They were bred for warm weather and are often happy to stay indoors in the winter. Also, they’re definitely not for hard work, other than fetching balls. Maltese owners, however, have nothing but praise and affection for these tiny, white animals. With their bright button eyes and lively manner, they can be amusing friends and great pets for small children.
What word or words in the paragraph give a clue that a sentence is showing comparison?
List the words in the paragraph that give a clue that the sentence is showing contrast.
The paragraph _______ (compares, contrasts) Maltese with German Shepherd Dogs to show how they’re alike.
One _______ (similarity, difference) between a Maltese and a German shepherd is their size.
