The turnspit dog is an extinct breed of short-legged, long-bodied domestic dog bred to run on a wheel, called a turnspit or dog wheel, to turn meat.

The breed was lost, since it was considered to be such a lowly and common dog that no record was effectively kept of it. Some sources consider the turnspit dog a kind of terrier, while others make it a relative of the welsh corgi. With advancements in kitchen technology, the need for turnspit dogs declined; over time, they were no longer bred for their specific function, and their numbers dwindled, eventually leading to their extinction.

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