Swedish Vallhund Dog
INTRODUCTION
Swedish Vallhund Dogs are Friendly, Energetic, and Watchful dogs they are from the Herding group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 163. These dogs love other humans and dogs and are an old breed that has spent time with the Vikings. They are strong build, but love to please their human companion. Swedish Vallhund Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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- UPDATE: 13/04/2022
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Watchful, Friendly, Fearless, Energetic, Alert
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Sweden
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- He Was Previously Known as “Viking Dog”
2- Their Name Means Herding Dog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Swedish Vallhund Dog, Västgötaspets and Swedish cow dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Greyish Brown, Greyish Yellow, Mahogany, Grey, Blue
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 16 - 20in (41 - 51cm)
Length: 22 - 26in (56 - 66cm) -
TAIL
The Swedish Vallhund may be born with a tail or a natural bob. The Spitz Tail, which curls over the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 9 - 14 kg
Female: 9 - 14 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
pembroke welsh corgi Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
8th or 9th century
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ORIGIN
Sweden
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Most Swedish Vallhunds are friendly (or at least polite) with everyone and make sensible watchdogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
