 
Swedish Vallhund
/ Västgötaspets
adult Swedish Vallhund
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group: spitz / northern
/ herding |
height: m 13" / 33 cm, f 12.2" / 31 cm |
| types: |
weight: 25-35
lbs /
11.33-15.87 kg |
| colors: |
steel
gray, reddish-yellow, reddish-brown, gray-brown/gray, grayish
brown, grayish yellow or reddish brown with darker hairs
on back, neck, and sides of body, tan markings in lighter shades |
| physical traits: |
long bodied, sturdy, resembles
the Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| hair type: |
short, close, harsh tight topcoat,
dense, soft, woolly abundant undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
watchful, intelligent, friendly,
eager, animated, active, lively, loyal, energetic, alert, powerful, fearless,
nimble, agile, |
maintenance/
special needs:
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regular brushing, exercise |
| nickname: |
Swedish Cattle Dog, Vallhund,
Västgötaspets |
| origination: |
Sweden |
| bred for: |
cattle herding/droving, watchdog,
guarding, farm dog, ratting, herding heeler |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companion, family, herding cattle, watchdog, other pets,
country or city watchdog, cooler climates |
| good with kids? |
supervise. requires proper
socialization, some may have tendency to nip |
| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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| of interest: |
has a stumptail. breed rescued from extinction in the early 1940s |
| health
concerns: |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci-(Spitz/Nordic watchdog
and herder dog group), Swedish Kennel Club (herding and watchdog dog breed group), ukc-(herding dog group), uk-(pastoral
dog group), saku, ankc, nzkc-(working dog group), arba-(Spitz
dog group), ckc |
| rescues: |
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