Do you know what a turnspit dog was? (both)

The Turnspit dog was a short-legged, long-bodied dog bred to run on a wheel, called a turnspit or dog wheel, to turn meat. The type is now extinct.
Shaking my head learning this
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Bushranger · 70-79, M

It's good they are no longer used, but it would have been good if the breed had survived.

cherokeepatti · 70-79, F

So little to be working that hard

PhoenixPhail · M

Poor little guy... 😔

Vivaci

Oh no….v much like a hamster 🐹 except its a poor dog. 😔

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Vivaci Humans really can be cruel 🥺

Vivaci

They’re worst than animals…animals only kill when they’re hungry. @Gusman

OogieBoogie · F

I wonder if it ever got any of the meat it turned 🤔

Gusman · 61-69, M

@OogieBoogie Most likely was fed the bones and scraps 🥺

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