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Best Breeds of Dog

Thelord
edited July 2011 in Vermin Control
Hello All

Have been giving some thought to getting a dog as a ratter. So far it seems the Jack Russel is the only name i am hearing.

Are the any others breeds that are as good or is the Russel my best option ?

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  • admin
    edited November -1
    Did a quick google search, Jack Russel seems to be the best option. Though there seems to be an actual dog bred for this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Terrier

    Connor
  • Thelord
    edited November -1
    Well that the case ill go with the russel then. Good idea having a ratter on patrol cant hurt anyway.
  • Susan Mc
    edited November -1
    As far as I know you'd do well with a Jack Russell.
    You might ask around for one that's accustomed to ratting though, pet dogs probably have the instinct but a dog that's used to the work might be more in your interests.
    Also I'd be wary about trusting the dog around the hens.
    Good luck!
  • Thelord
    edited November -1
    I was thinking of getting a pup so it will be used to the Hens. The Four Old light Sussex Hybrid I have will soon put manners on it :lol: .

    Cheers
  • longfordchook
    edited November -1
    "Thelord" said:
    I was thinking of getting a pup so it will be used to the Hens. The Four Old light Sussex Hybrid I have will soon put manners on it :lol: .

    Cheers
    any small working terrier wil do the job
    just make sure you get a pup from a working strain
    and that he is trained then to do the job you want
    i have a staffordshire shes a great rater(and keeps foxs away) and good with my poultry
    have cats as well they stop any vermin from getting established
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