Sentences with phrase «as vermin hunters»

The Schipperke or Skips, as they are nicknamed, is breed that was breed to be a watchdog, a companion, and as vermin hunters in Belgium.

The Ancient Egyptians first interacted with cats by welcoming them into the villages and caves and enlisting them as vermin hunters to control the rodent population and protect their grain supply.

For instance, a garden - lover probably would not be happy with a West Highland Terrier, which was developed in Scotland as a vermin hunter.

It was also used as a vermin hunter and a farm guard dog.

History: The Smooth Fox Terrier first became noticed in England in the 1860s as a vermin hunter.

This 18 — 24 pound cutie, originally bred as a vermin hunter, is characterized by the poof of hair atop his head, curved tail, and soulful eyes.

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History and Facts: The Irish Terrier originated in the Cork region of Ireland and was developed as a watchdog and vermin hunter.

History: Chinese Crested origin is China (since 13th century) and was often used as a stomach warmer to drive out sickness and also used as a hunter of vermin as a «Chinese Ship Dog».

As a hunting dog in Africa, the Basenji was used for controlling vermin and chasing prey toward the hunters» nets.

During the mid-1800s, the development of Yorkshire terriers originated in Yorkshire, England, where the dogs were employed as hunters of rats and vermin in the textile mills.

The cardigan Welsh corgi is a smaller dog that was once used as a cattle driver, farm guard and vermin hunter.

As a terrier, the miniature schnauzer was once a vermin hunter and farm dog.

These dogs are bred to retain their prey drive for vermin and some could possibly excel as squirrel hunters.