Swedish Vallhund
Herding Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 11.5-13 in, Males 12.5-14 in
Weight
20-35 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-15 yrs
History
The Swedish Vallhund originated sometime between the 8th and 9th centuries. Their origin story is debated by historians, with some believing that the Vikings bred Scandinavian spitz dogs with Welsh Corgis, and others believing that the Swedish Vallhund predates the Welsh Corgis. Regardless, it is known that they served as valued herding, hunting, guarding, and watchdogs in Western Sweden for centuries. The Swedish Vallhund is the national dog breed of Sweden.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Swedish Vallhunds share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★☆☆
Exercise Needs
★★★★★
Energy Level
★★★★★
Sensitivity
★★★☆☆
Noise Level
★★★★☆
Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Intelligent, versatile, and easy to train
Tend to be sensitive and don't respond well to harsh training or scolding
Can be nuisance barkers if bored or lonely
Playful, happy, curious, and love to make games for themselves
Strong herding instinct- might nip at ankles or try to move people around
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