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Old 02-05-2013, 03:04 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 View Post
Yorkies have been breed down they were a bit bigger when used as ratters. I can not imagine a 3 pounder with an actual rat lol
Yes, and plenty of the larger* breeds of terrier (JRT, Cairn, Scotty, Norfolk, etc) compete in Earthdog trials and have no trouble going to ground and maneuvering in the tunnels to go after those rats in the cage at the end of the tunnel.

ETA: By "larger," I mean larger than the standard Yorkie.
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