Discover dog breeds with forgotten historic roles and learn about their unique purposes. Explore the fascinating past of these loyal companions!

Our canine companions have lived beside us in all shapes and sizes, but plenty of breeds have disappeared along the way thanks to changes in jobs and fashion.

Turnspit Dogs Hey, it’s a living. | Print Collector/GettyImages Another pup that was put to unique work during the Renaissance is the turnspit dog, which was used by wealthy people to cook meat.

Turnspit Dog Credit: X In old-timey Britain, the turnspit dog powered a spit by running inside a wheel. These low-built pups spent their days rotating roast meat before being replaced by machines.

But while most dog breeds have managed to make the jump from work to play, one historical working dog has been completely lost to time: the turnspit dog.

Turnspit dogs had a terrible job. And once their work was made obsolete, the breed went extinct.

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The turnspit dog: The extinct breed that once powered every kitchen in the UK before modern appliances These kitchen dogs were no ordinary pets, but served a special purpose. They ran a wheel that ...