Schnauzers were farm dogs bred
for catching vermin.
Not exact matches
Originally intended as farm dogs,
for their ability to easily run the fields
catching all types of
vermin, the miniature was created by crossing small standard schnauzers with affenpinschers (and possibly poodles) to create -LSB-...]
«Ratters» were required to have a short, very sturdy tail that could be easily gripped in order to hoist the dog down into a small space to
catch vermin, such as early manholes and other infrastructure spaces slightly too small
for humans.
Make sure to check your cat's coat
for any flea remnants or redness and itching to
catch these
vermin in the act.
Barn hunt is a relatively new dog sport designed
for dogs» natural desire to
catch vermin or search out a scent.
Vermin -
catching terriers with short legs existed all over Great Britain
for many centuries, and went by many different names, sometimes according to where they lived.
In its most simple definition, a ratter is dog who was selectively bred
for catching rats and other types of
vermin.
If your cat goes outdoors or is known to
catch vermin, routine fecal testing is recommended to check
for the presence of intestinal parasites.
For centuries, Europeans have used dogs to help them around the house, the farm, and in their work, from herding and guarding to
vermin -
catching.
Developed especially to go to ground and burrow in the earth to chase and
catch vermin like rats, foxes, badgers, weasels, and otters, the terrier was selectively bred
for centuries to be a determined and tenacious dog.