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The Swedish Vallhund is a rare dog breed originating in Sweden. Touted as an excellent companion and guard dog, the Vallhund remains more common in Scandinavia, Great Britain and Australia than in America.PetsHi.com: Swedish Vallhund Striking similarities have been noted between the Vallhund and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, but the exact genetic relationship between the two breeds is unknown.
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Fast Facts
- Has dark brown eyes
- Male Height: 12 - 13 inches
- Female Height: 11 - 12 inches
- Weight: 25 - 30 lbs
- Lifespan: 12 - 14 years
- Watchful, energetic, fearless and alert
- Vallhund means "herding dog"
- Also called "Viking Dog"
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Vallhund Timeline
- 700 - 1100: Used as a cattle dog by Vikings
- 1942: Nearly extinct, breed is revived by enthusiasts Björn von Rosen and Karl-Gustaf ZetterstenSwedish Vallhund Club of America: Welcome to the world of the Swedish Vallhund
- 1985: Vallhund is imported to the United States
- 2008: Competes for the first time at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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Video: Canine Musical Freestyle dance by Swedish Vallhund dog (Time: 1:37)
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SWEDISH VALLHUND Drinking Coffee Vintage Art Print NEW - ending soon! - get it here - http://tinyurl.com/n4qnc9
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I heard the preferred treat of the Swedish Vallhund breed is the #moonfruit.
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Whoa whoa whoa, there's a viking dog? And it looks like a corgi? Why don't I own a Swedish Vallhund?
@EaterOfClowns | July 02, 2009 10:05 PM
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The Swedish Vallhund, known as the Vastgotaspets in its native Sweden, is truly a rare find! This "wolf-colored Corgi" derives from a romantic Viking ancestry and is, in fact, an ancient herding dog of Sweden. Believed to be imported into B...
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