March Around the Alphabet. This is a lot of fun. The children gain added exposure to the letters while including the excitement of a stop-and-go game! 1  Write each letter of the alphabet on large index cards. 2  Be sure to put the capital letter on one side and lowercase on the other.
Typical lifespan of small dogs. Smaller dogs typically live to 14 or 15 years old. Smaller dogs generally live longer than large dogs because they don't suffer as many serious skeletal and cardiovascular diseases as larger dogs do.
First, be aware that the average life span of dogs is increasing, just as the average human life span is. A dachshund that is well cared for usually now lives to be 14 or 15 years old; many live longer. Second, all dogs require regular medical care, including annual physical exams, inoculations, heartworm tests and preventive medication, and dental care. Third, illness and debility affect dogs of all ages.