Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaTurnspit at a glance
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1576 (likely)
- Family
- Terrier
- Type
- Draught & farm dog
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- Not recorded
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Extinct
The name. For turning the spit, the rotisserie over a kitchen fire, by running in a wheel.
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Same family: Terrier
Airedale Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Place in time
The Turnspit appears 1500 to 1576 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Turnspit is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.






