Swedish Vallhund

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Sweden
• It's believed he dates back 1000 years to the Swedish Vikings
• He was used for centuries to herd sheep and cattle

Personality and Behavior

• He's very powerful for his size
• He's utterly fearless
• He's got bags of energy and very active
• He's intelligent
• He may try and herd people or animals due to his natural herding instinct
• He likes to clown around and show off
• He's wary of strangers
• He's protective of his home and family and thinks of himself as a guard dog

Training

• He's easy to train because he learns commands at an above average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds profusely! You will find a lot of hair in your home - stuck to your couch, carpets and clothes - and to just about everything else. You will be vacuuming regularly.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds profusely you may find yourself brushing it a couple of times a week, or even daily, to reduce the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

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