Following on from another discussion. I noticed a lot of members against Show Dogs as in they should be bred/ used as for what they were bred for not for prancing around the ring-
So I thought of some breeds that could not possibly be used today for what they were bred/ used for in the past
Example--- Dalmation-I believe these were used for running alongside carriages
Chinese Cresteds were known as the Edible Dog
Can think of some more but would like to know what members think---

Well I haven't got any sheep!

I don't know what my staff/jr/bc cross was originally bred for!

Baaaaaa d Boy I thought it would be interesting to discover what some breeds were bred for originally.

Well I think everyone knows about the colourful history of the SBT and what the breed was used for.

Weren't JR's ratters or poachers dogs?
Pekes were emperors dogs,

your staff/jr/bc cross was bred to be your pal

Interesting I did not know that Thanks Jem

Oh Yes Poor things, I would rather see one in the show ring

Oh Yes Peke's, not many Emperors in the UK
Now that reminds me of a story. Bert who won Crufts with his Peke, is a friend of mine. When he won Crufts there was terrible stories going around that his dog had surgery on its face to aid its breathing. Bert was questioned by the KC and had to produce his vet details etc.... and all due to jealous Breeders IMO

Border Collies were/are bred to work sheep, I'm guessing that more are now bred for showing and pets than to actually work.