Sentences with phrase «terriers caught rats in clothing mills»

Yorkshire terriers caught rats in clothing mills in the 19th century but later became European high society companions.

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In addition to serving as a loyal companion, early Yorkshire Terriers were also used to catch rats in clothing mills — they were also used in the sport of rat - baitinIn addition to serving as a loyal companion, early Yorkshire Terriers were also used to catch rats in clothing mills — they were also used in the sport of rat - baitinin clothing mills — they were also used in the sport of rat - baitinin the sport of rat - baiting.

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.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats in clothingTerrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats in clothingterrier type, developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats in clothing mills.