Barn Hunt is an organized event that measures the natural ability of a dog to perform the task of hunting rats in a barnyard / farm setting as has been required of many dogs for years. While a fairly new sport in Canada it is gaining in popularity in leaps and bounds. Many Schipperkes have proven to be excellent ratters.
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