an ancient, national dog breed of Sweden breed is at least 1,000 years old, going back to the age of the Vikings. At that time, the breed probably had been known as “Vikingarnas Hund,”or the Viking Dog.
Also known as the Västgötaspets and Swedish cow dog, 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.
Being low to the ground allows the Swedish Vallhund to nip at cattles’ heels and avoid getting kicked. The Swedish Vallhund has been used for herding cattle and sheep, and also for hunting vermin and guarding the home or farm.
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