Sentences with phrase «popular as a companion pet»

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.

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They became very popular as family pets and companions.

Small mammals are becoming more popular as pets for adults, who want to provide their animal companions with the best foods and treats, said Sue Brown, senior vice president of sales and marketing for F.M. Brown's Sons Inc. in Sinking Spring, Pa..

Today, they are a popular companion pet, but many are still used as sheepdogs due to their speed and boundless energy.

Developed originally as a sailing dog, this breed eventually became known as a lap dog and, to this day, he remains a popular companion and family pet.

These white Bull Terriers became quite popular not only as show dogs but also as exceptional pets and companions.

This statistic should come as no surprise as dogs are the most popular companion pets in the country.

It is also the most popular pet dog in this country as it is ranked as the number one companion dog of all the breeds in Japan.

This is a sighthound breed that is also popular for hunting and coursing, though it can also be kept as a companion pet.

Spray and plug - in air fresheners and scented candles are popular with some pet owners to help cover up that «pet» smell, but they constantly release toxins (such as formaldehyde, camphor, ethanol, phenol, and petrochemicals) into the air our companions breathe.

Due to their gentle and social demeanor, bearded dragons are among the most popular reptile companion animals in their native Australia and in the Unites States, where they were introduced as pets in the 1990s.

With summer as the most popular season for vacation, many pet owners take their animal companions on road trips and look for ways to make the journey safer.