I currently have 3 small yorkies. They are small terriers developed in Yorkshire England during the 19th century.
Yorkshire terriers are cute
Yes they are! They were actually bred to catch rats that scurried around clothing mills.
but they are so tiny, i do not see how they can catch a rat
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England. Ideally its maximum size is . A popular companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has also been part of the development of other breeds, such as the Silky Terrier. It has a grey, black and tan coat, and the breed's nickname is Yorkie.
History.
The Yorkshire Terrier (also called the "Yorkie") originated in Yorkshire, a county in northern England (and
are usually not handled bare-handed. In the late 19th century, tame American minks were often reared for ratting, much as ferrets were used in Europe. They are sometimes more effective ratters than terriers, as they can enter rat holes and drive rats from their hiding places. Because of their fondness for bathing, captive American minks may enter kettles or other open water-containing vessels. When minks of wild stock are confined with tame ones, the latter invariably dominate the former. They have also been known to dominate