Sentences with phrase «purpose farm dog»

Owners used it for herding and as a general purpose farm dog.

Shar - Peis were bred to be general purpose farm dogs in China, so they need a fair amount of exercise.

Glens were originally used for eradicating other animals such as rat, fox, badger, and otter, and also as a general - purpose farm dog for herding and family companionship.

In the late 1800s, breeders developed the Miniature Schnauzer to be a more portable ratter, house pet, and all - purpose farm dog by crossing the Standard Schnauzer with the tiny Affenpinscher.

If you are interested in this breed, keep in mind that English Shepherds have been selectively bred for generations to be all - purpose farm dogs rather than companions.

History and Facts: The Shar - pei is an ancient breed that's been in existence since 200 B.C.. It's primarily used in southern China as a general purpose farm dog, hunting dog and guard dog.

For many years, the Shar - Pei was kept as a general - purpose farm dog in the Chinese countryside, used for hunting, protecting stock, and guarding the home and family.

It was originally used as a ratter and a general - purpose farm dog.

In China, the breed was used as a general - purpose farm dog.

History and Facts: This breed originated in the Netherlands during the 1800s where it was bred to be an all - purpose farm dog.

This blue - gray Irish fellow with the crispy coat probably came from in and around Kerry, Ireland, where he worked as an all - purpose farm dog, watchdog, herding dog, hunting dog, water retriever, and of course, vermin hunter.

[1] The breed has been known in its home county for over a hundred and fifty years as a general purpose farm dog, capable of both ratting and herding cattle.

But as the UKC also notes, the breed's many talents did not go unnoticed, and the APBT was also used as an all - purpose farm dog and family companion.

These dogs had the task to be all - purpose farm dogs.