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The Icelandic Sheepdog is a spitz dog which originates from, none other than, Iceland (and their only native dog)! They were brought to Iceland by the Vikings in AD 874-930 and are believed to be the ancestor of breeds such as the Welsh Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog. As their name dictates, they were primarily used to herd livestock.The Icelandic Sheepdog was actually almost on the brink of extinction in the late 19th century, thanks to the plague and canine distemper. In the 20th century the …

I always thought that I had been blessed with two incredible therapy dogs and after 9/11 I found out that I was right!I lived in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001 with my husband and my two dogs Piper, a Corgi, and Girlie, an Australian Shepherd. Prior to 9/11 our daily morning routine was to stop at the three local firehouses on our way to work to say good morning. Both dogs would race into the back to be fed bagels and were met with giggles and hugs. I had NO IDEA how those little rituals …

This article has been updated since it's original publication in 2010.The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the smallest member of the AKC Herding group, but don’t let their size fool you! They may come in a smaller package, but the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is known for being not only extremely intelligent and loyal, but also active. Most are always willing to please their owners and like other herding breeds, they need a job to do. Most people associate them with the Queen Elizabeth (II) who owns several, bu …