Viking Dublin Dogs: Deciphering Dogs, Wolves and Horses in the Viking Age

Producer, Editor and Co-host: Luke Barry

This pioneering project will run from 2022 to 2028, studying bones from across several sites in Ireland and Britain. The Researcher Pack will investigate the origins, diet, sizes and gender of dogs and wolves, their roles, and the roles of horses in human societies in Viking-Age and Medieval times.

Not much is known about dogs from Viking-Age and Medieval periods, apart from their body sizes: small, medium and large types. There were no dog breeds as we know them today.

- Perhaps some were 'pet' wolves or dogs interbred with wolves?
- Were some dogs associated with status of their owner?
- Were there special working or functional relationships between horses and dogs?
- Did different dog types have different roles in Medieval societies?
- Did Vikings bring their own dogs with them from their far-reaching travels?

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[cumindubh]

Loved it, fascinating stuff, well worth supporting the great work Ruth is doing to radiocarbon date bones:-)