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Doberman dogs, also called dobermann Pinschers, are a large, slim dog originally from Germany. They were used most often as guard dogs or police dogs, but are now most common as pets. They are an extremely loyal, protective, intelligent dog. They have developed a reputation for aggression, this has been selectively bred out in recent years but the reputation remains and is still popularised on TV and in movies.

Rottweilers are a large, strong, sturdy dog originally bred as a herding dog in Germany. Today they are often seen as guard dogs. They are good natured, calm, and are good around children.

A knot is a way of fastening something long and thin like rope, string or yarn by tying or interweaving. You tie your shoelaces with a knot, and if you want to tie your dog to a pole by his lead so he can't run away, you use a knot for that too. A bow is a special kind of pretty knot that leaves two big loops, and is usually made of ribbon in hair ties or on a dress.

A frisbee is a round disc about the size of a plate usually made out of plastic. When you throw it it spins around and can fly a very long way at a slow speed. Frisbees are great fun to throw to other people, or throw to a dog so they can catch it.

A flea is a small insect that lives in the hair or fur of an animal. Fleas bite the animal and drink their blood, and can make the animal very itchy because of all the bites. If you have a pet cat or dog you should get it a flea collar or some other flea treatment so they don't get fleas.