The Swedish Vallhund breed is a type of spitz and and some recognize it as the ancestor of the Welsh Corgi. The ancient Swedish Vallhunds were on the brink of extinction until dedicated efforts were made to propagate their numbers. As it is, they are still very rare.
The Swedish Vallhund's Behavior
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Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Swedish Vallhund dog breed is a very loud breed. It has a tendency toward barking at anything, strangers, animals, friends, or objects. This can be corrected with training. It makes for an excellent family companion. It is confident, lively, inquisitive, courageous, loyal, and independent. They are eager to please and this makes training easier. This is necessary because the Swedish Vallhunds, or SV's as they are called, are problem-solvers and will soon train themselves in ways not to humans' liking. They are healthy and hardy animals which makes them good companions for outdoor activites such as hiking and camping.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Swedish Vallhund's Physical Characteristics
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Here are some of the characteristics of the Swedish Vallhund breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: males 12 1/2 - 13 1/2 inches, females 11 1/2 - 12 1/2 inches
- Coat: mid-length, harsh, topcoat is close and tight, undercoat soft and dense
- Color: gray to red, combination of both
- Eyes: mid-size, oval, dark brown
- Ears: mid-size, pointed, prick, mobile, smooth-haired
- Muzzle: squarish, shorter than skull length
- Nose: black
- Tail: long, stub, or bob
The Swedish Vallhund's Origins and History
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Country/Region of Origin: Sweden
Original purpose: herding
Name: 'Vallhund' means herding dog in Swedish.
Historical notes: Swedish Vallhund dogs date back to the time of the Vikings and once accompanied them on their journeys. The Swedish Vallhunds are small and therefore herded by rounding up and nipping the cattles' hocks. They were first brought to the US in the 1980's.