We even bred them tiny to be foot warmers and flea catchers.

It was one of the last in Adelaide to still have foot warmers (via a hot water pipe system) during the 1980s.

The present one is a modified version of the original, which had high walls, a canopy and foot warmers with coals.

"Women of the court used to have them as foot warmers," she said.

Stock up on instant hand and foot warmers; ideally, buy them in bulk.

The dogs were also taken to church to serve as foot warmers.

At the mention of the word "wheel" several turnspit dogs, who had been brought to church as foot warmers, ran for the door.

Wood stoves provided some heat, but members often brought foot warmers in the winter.

Others, like space heaters and foot warmers, are effective, if limited, new ways to cut fuel costs.

Most of the rooms were not heated and foot warmers were used in the winter.