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Grabing rats by the neck and shakeing there head left and right ... Breaking the rats spine in seconds
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∙ 13y agothey were trained to kill rats and other pests
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What does Yorkshire Terrier stand for?
It means like "little rat" because they look like rats when their wet! And they used to hunt rats and other small creatures underground.
Who was the Yorkshire Terrier named after?
The dog isn't named after any certain person. It is named after a rat, because Terrier, means rat. Yorkshire Terriers were originally used to hunt rats underground, that because of their various size.
Is a rat a yorkie?
Although they may look like they are part rat, the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) and a Yorkie (Cannis lupis familiaris) share no genetic material. There is a breed of dog called a brown rat terrier, however it is named as such since it was bred to hunt brown rats.
Culture of the Yorkshire Terrier is.?
The Yorkshire Terrier is a breed that was developed in Yorkshire, England. This breed was bred to hunt for rats.
Is a Yorkie part rat?
Although they may look like they are part rat, the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) and a Yorkie (Cannis lupis familiaris) share no genetic material. There is a breed of dog called a brown rat terrier, however it is named as such since it was bred to hunt brown rats.
What animal do farmers keep to hunt down rats and mice?
terrier dog
What is the species name of a Rat terrier?
A rat Terrier is a breed of dog hybrid from fox terriers, beagles, whippets, and black and tan terriers. There were bred to kill rats.
What Is the Purpose of Hair on a Rat?
Usually Right before theyre eyes open or maybe after, they have smaller hairs when they are a couple days old.
Where did rats originate?
The Rat Terrier is an American breed that is the result of working with the Fox Terrier, Bull Terrier, http://wiki.answers.com/manchester-terrier.html, and Old English White Terrier, to name a few. It is not a show-able or registrable breed in AKC.
What the difference between a smooth rat terrier and rat terrier?
A rat terrier is the breed. Smooth is the coat - Flat/ short. You can also get Wire. Its the same dog...
How many types of rats are there?
There are two basic types of rats. Black/roof rats and Norway/brown rats. The brown rat, is also known as the Norway rat, house rat, gray rat, barn rat, and wharf rat, is one of the best-known and is the larger of the two. Roof rats are also called black rats and ship rats.
Why was a Boston Terrier and a American Rat Terrier Bred together?
They were'NT bred together. tHe Boston Terrier is a mix of a English Bulldog and A White Terrier. Not a Rat Terrier.
