Sentences with phrase «for catching rats in clothing mills»

Owners bred this spunky fellow for catching rats in clothing mills.

They were originally used for catching rats in clothing mills in the 19th century.

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This breed was developed during the 19th century for the purpose of catching rats in clothing mills — the Yorkshire Terrier was also used in the sport of rat - baiting until it became more popular as a companion pet.

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

Named for the city in England where they originated, Yorkshire terriers were used to catch rats in clothing mills in the 19th century.