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Swedish Vallhund

The Swedish Vallhund is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Sweden for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent working dogs.

At a glance

Life expectancy
12–15 years
Weight
Male 13–16 kg · Female 13–16 kg
Height at withers
Male 32–34 cm · Female 29–32 cm
Origin
Sweden
Coat
double, medium
Colors
gray, grayish-brown, grayish-yellow, reddish-yellow, red, reddish-brown
Hypoallergenic
No
Other names
Västgötaspets, Vastgotaspets, Swedish Cattle Dog, Swedish Shepherd, Viking Dog
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC

Traits

Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day
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