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I changed the English translation of västgötaspets from "spitz of the West Goths" to "spitz from Västergötland"
If it meant "spitz of the West Geats" (not Goths), it would be "västgötarsspets". Although historically intertwined (the Goths may have been of Geatish origin and there was a lot of intermarriage going on between the two groups, as well as trade and cultural exchange), there is cultural and geographic distinctions between Goths and Geats. I'm a Geat myself, my ancestors may even have been among the Geats that helped the Goths to plunder Rome in 410 and 546 (and brought back loot to Västergötland), but I'm definitely not a Goth. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.234.126.82 (talk) 13:55, 14 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Proper translation should be West Gothland, Västergötland.
The name of the breed is Västgötaspets, it has been the official name for the breed since 1953.
Also, if Swedish Vallhund is to be kept; Swedish herding dog would be more appropriate, either that or Svensk Vallhund. Vallhund means just that, herding dog.
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. A big dog can get hurt by this, but a small, dog will simply just be missed as the cow kicks above it. [citation needed]
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