Rat Terrier! They were bred to kill vermin originally. Most small terriers were bred for "going to ground" hunting for all types of small animals. The Scottish Terrier covers lots of various types but is considered to be bred for vermin hunting.
The Papillon (or butterfly-eared dog) was bred to look pretty for aristocratic ladies who wanted a lap dog.
Yes, Yorkies were originally bred in England to catch rats in clothing mills and mines. Their small size and agility made them well-suited for this task.
The Toy Fox Terrier is an American breed descending from the first registered Smooth Fox Terrier, named 'Foiler'. Fox Terriers were bred for fox bolting (chasing foxes out into the open where they could be attacked by larger dogs); white was preferred to distinguish the dogs from foxes at night. Toy Fox Terriers were bred from their larger cousins by American farmers who favored the shorter variety for chasing rodents.
You might be able to get a dog for $100. But probably a male pure bred. That's what my brother got for his pure bred dog.
Yes, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally bred to kill rats for pest control and organised ''ratting'' competitions. However, I have a Staffy and two pet rats and my Staffy is scared of them! There are many breeds that were bred for vermin control, including the Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Patterdale Terrier and many more. In fact, pretty much all Terriers were originally bred to kill rats.
as a guarding dog and for chasing rats
for hunting badgers and foxes and for chasing rats
It depends on the breed. The schipperke is a Belgium dog bred to catch rats on sailing ships. There are other breeds of dog bred specifically for catching vermin or being alert dogs. It differs from breed to breed
The Yorkshire terrier was originally bred in the 19th century in Yorkshire, England. This breed of dog was created with the purpose of catching rats (a common problem in many 19th century English clothing mills).
Try to get your dog away from the other dog chasing it OR try shooing away the dog chasing your dog OR they might just be playing "chase"
for catching rats
Technically dog shows are about conformation (appearance). Other dog events, such as trials, demonstrate what the dog can do. Rat terriers are bred to go after rats, as the name implies. They'd probably do well in Earth Dog trials.
Chasing the cat.
He was bred as a dog for races and for hunting.
The Papillon (or butterfly-eared dog) was bred to look pretty for aristocratic ladies who wanted a lap dog.
Not unless the dog is changing speeds. If the dog is chasing the cat at a constant speed it is not an example of acceleration.
Yes, Yorkies were originally bred in England to catch rats in clothing mills and mines. Their small size and agility made them well-suited for this task.