Quick Take In 2025, the 1,200-year-old Danish-Swedish Farmdog earns AKC recognition, propelling it from heritage into the ...

The Swedish Vallhund, often referred to as the "Viking Dog," is a unique and spirited breed with a rich history dating back to the Vikings. Originally developed as a herding dog, the Swedish Vallhund ...

The bones of one dead warrior and their animals may shed new light on the Viking Great Army’s logistics. When the army of (mostly) Scandinavian warriors landed in East Anglia in 865 CE, they came to ...

Swedish Vallhund dogs are friendly and sweet with a long history. Known as Viking dogs, Swedish Vallhunds have been around for over a thousand years, yet the American Kennel Club (AKC) did not ...

When Viking soldiers sailed to England in the ninth century, some may have brought dogs and horses with them on the journey—and the creatures likely had special significance. “They were treated more ...

New evidence suggests that over 1,100 years ago, women shared a deep bond with their canine companions. This is revealed by a recent archaeological discovery in Norway of a 10th-century ceremonial ...