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Swedish Vallhund

/ Västgötaspets adult swedish vallhund dog
adult Swedish Vallhund
adult swedish vallhund dog
adult swedish vallhund dog
    height of a  swedish vallhund dog
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:

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:  
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  
of interest: has a stumptail. breed rescued from extinction in the early 1940s
health concerns:  
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:    
adult swedish vallhund dog
 
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