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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 …