Lexi told Newsweek: "I sourced the medieval dog names from a book 'The Master of Game,' which was written in the 15th century by Edward of Norwich, 2nd Duke of York [in England].

The dog wheel-spit turner came sometime in the 6th or 7th century, replacing what was probably an unfortunate kitchen boy hiding behind a bale of wet hay to avoid getting cooked.

Dogs in the middle ages: what medieval writing tells us about our ancestors’ pets Published: January 26, 2024 8:35am EST. Emily Savage, University of St Andrews. Author.