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The Swedish Vallhund, also known as the Västgötaspets and Swedish cow dog, is a breed of dog native to Sweden. The breed's name, Vallhund , when translated into English, means herding dog, as the Swedish Vallhund was originally bred as a drover and herder of cows over 1,000 years ago.
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The Lapponian Herder (Finnish: Lapinporokoira [ˈlɑpinˌporoˌkoi̯rɑ]) or Lapp Reindeer Dog or Lapsk Vallhund is a breed of dog from Finland, one of three Lapphund breeds developed from a type of dog used by the Sami people for herding and guarding their reindeer.
Danish–Swedish Farmdog (Swedish: Dansk–svensk gårdshund, Danish: Dansk–svensk gårdhund), historically known as the Danish Pinscher, [1] is a breed of dog that has its origin in Denmark and southern Sweden, but has become popular all over Scandinavia, serving as a multi-purpose dog breed.
The Swedish Lapphund (Swedish: Svensk lapphund) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type from Sweden, one of three Lapphund breeds developed from a type of dog used by the Sami people for herding and guarding their reindeer. The expression "the black beauty of Norrland" is very often attributed to the Swedish lapphund, which is most likely one of ...
The Swedish Kennel Club, Svenska Kennelklubben, recognized the breed in 2000 [2] and nowadays it is also recognized in several other Nordic countries, such as Finland and Norway. [ 1 ] [ 4 ] Lineage
Mallard. When you think of ducks, the bird you picture is most likely a Mallard. This is because these ducks are seemingly everywhere, with populations spanning from South Africa to North America.
The Vikings needed small dogs with excellent guarding instincts to secure their ships and livestock. Known as the "Viking dog", the Vallhund was bred to herd cattle, catch vermin and guard the home. The Vallhund was also referred to as "the little cattle dog of the Vikings." Livestock will kick after a herding dog.