Originally bred to hunt rodents and other vermin both above and below ground which is what makes them the best dog for killing rats. Rat Terriers are an American dog breed and was named so by president Theodore Roosevelt. They are among the top dogs in the world for hunting and fighting pesky rodents.

Are rat terriers good at catching mice?

Some dogs, specifically terriers, are super efficient at catching rats. Using a terrier to catch rats is faster than other methods, and safer too. Terriers have several natural tools at their disposal that make them excellent ratters.

What kind of dogs kill mice?

Dachshunds are commonly recommended as mousers. They were bred to flush out burrowing animals like badgers, and their instinct leads them to pursue small animals like mice. They are much lower-energy dogs than terriers and make good lap dogs, but they do love to dig (part of that chasing burrowing animals thing).