my dog catches them around winter time and i always end up getting rid of them.He gets about 50 a year.
2006-11-20 09:01:12 · 19 answers · asked by ashley k 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Absolutely, especially terriers and hounds.
2006-11-20 09:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, dogs are natural hunters. There are even certain breeds of dogs (rat terriers for instance) that are bred specifically to control rodent populations in areas such as horse barns.
My doberman / lab mix used to catch more mice than our barn cats!
2006-11-20 17:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In merry old England during the time of the infamous Jack the Ripper there were so many rats it was unbelievable. The dogs trained and untrained, just starving found hundreds of thousands of rats. For that reason they were called 'ratters'. Not cats.
2006-11-20 17:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is although it depends on what sort of dog you have
Some dogs such as Jack Russell terriers and other little dogs luv to hunt rats and mice...
Others such as Australia cattle dogs (kelpie's) and the Blue and Red heeler will too
Anyway your dog is doing you a favour, it is their way of saying thank you
You feed your dog and so he or she will go and hunt for you and usually bring it in just like a cat does
It is nothing to worry about saves you lots of money instead of using poisons just let the dog take care of it
2006-11-20 17:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by greeneyedaussie22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fairly normal, yes. Especially if he's a terrier - terriers were bred especially for getting rid of vermin, so they love to go after anything small and fast.
2006-11-20 17:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by Emily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog catches rats sometime also. It's in their nature to hunt. Especially if it is a hound dog.
2006-11-20 17:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog doesn't catch rats, he swallows them whole. So, compared to my dog, I'd say yours is completely normal.
2006-11-20 17:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by Vae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my dog has caught two mice,she's a Rottweiler. My chihuahua two rats & put it between my sister's legs twice.
2006-11-20 17:34:31 · answer #8 · answered by Babygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there were several breeds that were trained to kill rats why do you think they named a breed rat terrier
2006-11-20 17:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thta alot of rats to bad the died because i love rats i know that sounds strange but if you get passed the tail there realy cute
and honestly im not sure if thats normal i was just so bored i answered this question but i dont think its normal
2006-11-20 17:08:32 · answer #10 · answered by Brittani P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes several breeds of dogs were trained to kill rats.
Rat Terrier etc.
2006-11-20 17:04:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋