WW1 Belgium Dog drawn machine gun carts question?

[Tym]

Looking for a bit of help on this one.  What colour was the cart and likewise what colour are the dogs?  Thanks

[commissarmoody]

They are a breed of Mastif, called Matin-Belge and were breed for pulling carts, for strength and endurance.
They could easily pull a load up to 300kg, and they had a big appetite, lots of bread and meat, if possible mixed with vegetables.
I am guessing a tan or dark brown might work.


This is a colored pic I found.

[Tym]

Great picture thanks.  Do you think the carts are Grey? 

found this webpage on the dog.  He so cute!!
http://www.canisreporting.com/MATIN%20BELGE%20-%20BELGIAN%20MASTIFF/slides/MATIN%20BELGE%20025.html

[commissarmoody]

LOL, yes that is a handsome hound. I am guessing that is the best color for them. From the way i understand it, lots of the carts were milk carts drafted for government service.

[cdr]

The standard issue dogcarts (Brigade models does both types) were in metal and were painted 'gris elefant' (i used a light grey)