Here is a fun printable dog word search for kids.
The pet word search is most suited for elementary children around 3rd grade.
The puzzle is free to download and print.
Difficulty Level
The skill level of this animal word search is between easy and medium.
There are 21 dog themed words for kids to find and circle. They are hidden in a 14 X 14 grid of large print letters.
The words can be found in every possible direction: forwards, backwards, upside down – horizontally, vertically and diagonally.
The puzzle is a perfect spelling activity for children working on the dog themed 3rd grade spelling list.
All 12 of the third grade words are included in the puzzle. The remaining words are previously learned 1st and 2nd grade spelling words.
Download and Print
The dog word search puzzle can be downloaded for free below. There are 2 possible forms; you only need to choose one.
The pdf includes an answer page.
The puzzle is black and white to make it economical to print.
More Fun Dog Activities for Kids
If your child loves dogs, here are some more fun and educational dog-themed printables for them to enjoy:
- create dog art – kids can use a photo of their favorite puppy dog to make this creative geometric animal art
- dog-themed friendship cards – these printable cards are perfect for coloring and sharing with friends
- dog spelling worksheets – practice spelling number words (11-20) with these engaging 3rd grade worksheets
Answer Key
While the answers are included in the pdf, you can also view the color coded answer key below.
