2007-08-06 03:40:21 · 5 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Sometimes they had a dog to accompany them on their beat. The most famous policeman's dog is Greyfriars Bobby. See this link for his details:
2007-08-06 05:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Victorian England isn't- or wasn't- one of my studies. But a good dog is a good partner to have at one's back in case of a fight. I would guess the bobbies knew that.
2007-08-06 10:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who told you they were - as they were not. Policemen, for example, patrolling Central London, would have looked very odd with a dog beside them (even in Victorian England)
2007-08-06 11:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm....they weren't.
I have a feeling someone has been winding you up.
The standard equipment for a victorian copper included a whistle, a wooden truncheon and a decent pair of boots.
I think bloody great german shepherds would have been a little out of place.
2007-08-06 12:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they were.
Anyway Greyfriars Bobby, who sat by his master's grave in the churchyard was a little terrier. I don't think he has anything to do with police dogs
2007-08-06 12:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋