Sentences with phrase «english clothing mills»

The Snorkie is a mix of terriers (Miniature Schnauzer and Yorkshire Terrier) and originated in the U.S. Because his lineage was originally bred for hunting rodents — the Yorkie in English clothing mills and the Miniature Schnauzer on farms in Germany — the Snorkie will almost certainly exhibit some of these hunting characteristics.

Not exact matches

The Yorkshire terrier, or Yorkie, was first introduced into the English community during the 19th century when clothing mill owners used them to catch mice, according to the American Kennel Club.

Named for the English county from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills.