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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.
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∙ 14y agoI believe any dog with a high prey drive can discourage mice in themselves. However, cat and dog food are often left out and probably attract more mice than they prevent. I have a young Rottweiller that killed two mice in two days. They were attracted to his food bowl.
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∙ 15y agoDoberman.
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Were yorkies originally bred to catch rats?
Yes.
What was the Welsh Terrier first bred for?
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.
What was the Papillon dog bred for?
The Papillon (or butterfly-eared dog) was bred to look pretty for aristocratic ladies who wanted a lap dog.
Where can you get pure bred dog certificate in India?
i ger pure bred dog certificate in india at bhopal
What animal can you get for 100?
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.
What was the Schipperke first bred for?
as a guarding dog and for chasing rats
What was the Glen of Imaal Terrier first bred for?
for hunting badgers and foxes and for chasing rats
Are dogs better rat catchers than cats?
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
What were yorkies bred for?
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).
Were yorkies originally bred to catch rats?
Yes.
What to do when a dog goes after a dog?
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"
What was the Miniature Bull Terrier first bred for?
for catching rats
Where is the dog?
Chasing the cat.
If you put you rat terrier in show what do you think it would do best?
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.
Is a dog chasing a cat in a circle an example of acceleration?
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.
What was the Whippet first bred for?
He was bred as a dog for races and for hunting.
What was the Papillon dog bred for?
The Papillon (or butterfly-eared dog) was bred to look pretty for aristocratic ladies who wanted a lap dog.
