Dogs

Not every breed of dog can assist you in eradicating your rat problem, but several are renowned for being adept at doing so. The majority of them are terriers, a little breed of dog that was developed specifically for the purpose of hunting mice and other small subterranean creatures. Terriers have good digging skills and are active. Numerous breeds exist, one of which is the rat terrier. This specific reason is why people have bred terriers for years. They are able to dig a hole and find a rat hiding within thanks to their great energy and small bodies. These canines are excellent for keeping mice out of gardens because they can hunt mice that live underneath.

The dachshund, German Pinscher, and tiny Schnauzer are some dog breeds that are good at capturing rats. These latter three breeds were all developed in Germany and were employed to hunt pests. The Dachshund, sometimes known as the "badger hound," was developed to hunt underground.

A great sense of smell that helps dogs locate their rodent prey is one quality shared by all of the different canines bred to be ratters. Their powerful front legs make dogs effective diggers, and their powerful jaws allow them to capture prey. Rats are typically strangled and shaken to death by dogs.