ADDITIONAL SWEDISH VALLHUND PICTURES
Family: Spitz
Breed Group: Hearding
Origin: Sweden
Date of Origin: Ancient, from the time of the Vikings
Originally used for: Herding, droving, farm work
Used today: Herding, farm work, watchdog, companion
Other Name(s): Vastgotaspets, Vikingamas Hund, Swedish cattle dog
History of the Breed: The Swedish Vallhund is indigenous to Sweden and dates back at least 1000 years to the days of the Vikings.
The breed is also known as the Vikingarnas Hund, and the Viking Dog. It is thought that the Swedish Vallhund
is older than the Welsh Corgi.
The breed was almost extinct by 1942, thankfully, Mr. Bjorn von Rosen and Mr. K.G. Zettersten begain a breeding program and are
credited with restoring the breed we know today as the Swedish Vallhund. In 1948, the Swedish Kennel Club recognized the breed.
General Appearance: Somewhat resembling a leaner version of a Pembrook Welsh Corgi, the Swedish Vallhund is a sturdily built Spitz herding dog.
The body is 1/3 longer than it is tall. The head is wedge-shaped with a broad and flat skull, the muzzle is square and slightly shorter than the skull.
The nose and lips are black. The oval eyes are medium sized and dark brown with black eye rims. The pointed medium sized ears are prick and set at the
outer edge of the skull. The neck is long and strongly muscled. The chest has a long oval well sprung ribcage with its depth reaching down two-fifths
of the length of the forelegs. The tail can be natural (long, stub, or bob) or docked. The coat is medium in length and sable in coloring.
Height & Weight:
Height 11.5 - 13.5 Inches
Weight 24-35 Pounds
Coat: Medium length harsh hair with the topcoat being close and tight and the undercoat being dense and soft. Hair is short on the head
and front of legs, and somewhat longer on the neck, chest and back parts of the hind legs.
Color: A sable pattern of grey through red with combinations of these colors in various shades producing a unique harness marking
that the breed is known for. Lighter shades of these colors are typically on the chest, belly, buttocks, lower legs, feet
and hocks. Darker hairs are typically on the back, neck, and sides of the body.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: Affectionate and playful, with an even temperament, making it an ideal family companion.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, when properly socialized
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major:
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 13 - 14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: Not ranked
First Registered by the AKC: September 1, 2005
Registries: AKC, KCGB, NZKc, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Swedish Vallhund Club of America (SVCA)
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