SWEDISH VALLHOUND

It is considered a breed 100% Swedish, although it is not defined whether the Vikings took it to England or if it reached Sweden from England. In that country it enjoys great popularity for its skill as a guard and shepherd; however outside its geographic environment it is not very popular. Despite its documented age, it was only officially acknowledged on 1940. A few years before, the existence of some pure dogs was confirmed in the city of Vara, when they were thought to have completely disappeared, and the breeding began from these, gaining specimens with very uniform characteristics.

The Swedish wallhound keeps great resemblance with the British corgi, which plants the doubt about its true origin.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the SWEDISH VALLHOUND
Small, with a height considered ideal that in the males is 33 cm and in females 31 cm, which can weigh from 9 to 14 kg. It has an elongated skull without protuberance and a well defined stop, the muzzle is squared and the nose has an intense black color. The eyes, dark brown, are medium and oval shaped and the ears, with not a very high implantation, are pointy and erect. Its fur is long in several brown, gray or reddish shades that can be in uniform or spotted colors; the breed standard is not decided for any of these.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the SWEDISH VALLHOUND
The Swedish Wallhound is a small but energic and brave animal, so much, that we could say it has the soul of a giant. It is capable of defending its adopted family and home to its very life. It is astute, lively and intelligent, qualities that ease its training. Loyal and affectionate to the family, playful and patient with the children, this makes it an excellent company dog which, however, doesn’t adapt well to life in an apartment.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a SWEDISH VALLHOUND
It is a healthy animal that doesn’t need special care but the strictly hygienic. It likes to run outdoors and it must be provided with space to keep in good shape.