Turnspit dog. These short-legged dogs were bred
Turnspit dog. These short-legged dogs were bred especially to work in wheels turning cooking spits. By 1800 the breed had almost disappeared. From A General History of Quadrupeds by Thomas Bewick (Newcastle upon Tyne, 1790). Wood engraving
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1790 Bewick Bred Disappeared Especially Quadrupeds Spits Turning Turnspit Tyne
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