Sketch of the extinct turnspit dog. Small breed with long body, short crooked legs and a tail that curls up. Snot and ears resemble a terrier’s. Dark fur on top with a white belly and chest.
Print of a turnspit dog at work in an 18th century kitchen. The wheel that the dog runs on is suspended from a beam on the ceiling. A system of ropes connects the wheel to the fireplace where the meat turns on a spit.
Turnspits: An extinct dog breed formerly trained to assist chefs by running on a wheel that turned a spit. Described as having “a suspicious, unhappy look about them.” I think I can see why. #dogs #doghistory #extinctbreeds #history
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