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.
The rats put powder in dragons food to make him fall asleep so that the cat (Dragon) woudn't catch them and eat them.
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.
There are so many risks to health from rats. They can transmit a number of diseases like dysentery, plague, typhus and leptospirosis among others.
A wild rat is naturally timid and would rather run then stand and fight, however they will defend themselves and their offspring if threatened. Domestic rats, if properly bred and trained, are very friendly and very few will ever bite. Well raised pet rats are highly affectionate.
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).
Personality, inteligence and loyalty to the owner
Hugely unlikely. A ferret is close in size to a Yorkie and would put up a nasty fight.
Yorkshire, England, where they were originally bred to hunt rats and other small rodents.
Victoria
To catch mice and rats in boats and houses. That's why they are really fast and really small.
A Yorkie Terier hunts rats and mice. They were originally bred to hunt in mine shafts and clothing mills.
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.
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
for catching rats
as a guarding dog and for chasing rats
Schnauzers are good for many things. They were used as guard dogs and child companions (they are great with young children). Also, some people used them as mice catchers.