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.
Swedish Vallhund
Also known as Västgötaspets, Vastgotaspets, Swedish Cattle Dog, Swedish Shepherd, Viking Dog
Origin
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Västergötland
Group
- Herding
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 32–34 cm · Female 29–32 cm
- Weight
- 13–16 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- gray, grayish-brown, grayish-yellow, reddish-yellow, red, reddish-brown
Traits
- alert, energetic, friendly, watchful, playful, intelligent