True, the model had to change as new information came to light.
After the invention of new instruments, it enable us to do more research and verify old theories.
Dalton atomic theory states that matter is composed of very small particles called atoms which is indivisible. Indivisible means cannot be broken down into simpler substances. But Rutherford performed an experiment and concluded that atom is divisible into proton, electron and neutron. Electron is present in the shell while proton and neutron are present inside the nucleus of an atom.
In order to draw a conclusion he needed to do an experiment based on his hypothesis first, then be able to conclude from his results if these breeds can real survive the cold weather.