Vallarity swedish vallhunds, torvall swedish vallhunds. Northwood house, greenwood business centre, regent road, salford, m5 4qh, united kingdom. The swedish vallhund is loving, playful and energetic. Our dogs are wellloved house pets first, everything else comes second to that. The swedish vallhund is not the most popular breed of dog and because of that, they come with a price tag. We are the official breed club in new zealand, and are recognised by the new zealand kennel. Swedish vallhund dog training and understanding tips book. When you go down the dog food aisle in your local supermarket, youll be bombarded with various dog food brands that you might get overwhelmed. The swedish vallhund is now recognized and can be found in many countries.
In sweden it is believed the vallhund travelled to wales with the viking raiders and went on to become the ancestor of the pembroke welsh corgi. Each puppy is a special little jewel that we place in only the most perfect of homes. Find swedish vallhunds for sale on oodle classifieds. During the eighth or ninth century, historians state either the sv was brought to wales or. Resembling a more familiar herder, the welsh corgi, swedish vallhunds have a long build and are low to the ground. The swedish vallhund puppies are between 12 and 16 inches in height and weigh between 25 and 35 pounds. Alkemi is swedish for alchemy, because we hope to create gold although were sure not starting with lead. Swedish vallhunds for sale dogs on oodle classifieds.
Unfollow swedish vallhund to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The next imports to arrive in australia where from the valdemar kennel. The swedish vallhund originated in sweden and was brought to wales by the vikings in the 800s. May 1986 hundsport special, breed profile publisher.
The correct relationship of height to length of body is 2. Buy swedish vallhund dog training and understanding tips book by stead, vince isbn. A study of the swedish vallhund by jacqui bayliss the swedish vallhund. While it does contain some good information on the vallhund, a majority of the content is generic to all breeds and is repeated in the majority of dog books you will find. Medium collegeruled journey diary, 110 page, lined, 6x9 15. Swedish vallhunds have pleasant temperaments and are good with children as long as the children do not tease or behave obnoxiously. Februarymarch 2010 fetch swedish vallhund breed profile. The breeds name, vallhund, when translated into english, means herding dog, as the swedish vallhund was originally bred as a drover and herder of cows over 1,000 years ago. For the swedish vallhund, early training is very important. Why buy a swedish vallhund puppy for sale if you can adopt and save a life. A swedish vallhunds tail may be long, stubby or bobbed.
Maroki highfield arche imp nz jc aust ch a e proudfoot qld. Although being an excellent herder, the breed also has many other talents including rat hunting and acting as a guard dog. Sweden states the swedish vallhund dates back over years to the time of the vikings when it may have been known as the vikingarnas dog. The exact history of the swedish vallhund and its ancestral connection to the corgi may never be known, but it seems there are some likely possibilities. The swedish vallhund has a medium, harsh, tight topcoat with an undercoat that is soft and dense. Robert and rebekah discuss five traits of the swedish vallhund dog that they would like for you to know. These dogs are intensely loyal to their families and they are friendly by nature. Supreme ch dlarah little red corvette owned by amanda smith.
An alert, lively dog, the swedish vallhund is a natural watchdog. The american kennel club first recognized the breed in 2007 making it the 156th breed. Swedish vallhund by jdn nicky gascoigne out of print, but occasionally available on ebay or from used booksellers breeders north america. Whilst some corgi breeders claim that viking raiders took some of their welsh heelers back to scandinavia, devotees of the vallhund claim the reverse. The swedish vallhund bears a passing resemblance to the welsh corgi and breeders dispute the relationship, if any, between the breeds. Ingrid and i hosted the swedish vallhund national specialty here in california in 2004.
The swedish vallhund, also known as the vastgotaspets and swedish cow dog, is a breed of dog native to sweden. The swedish valhund is an energetic, playful dog with a loving personality. The swedish vallhund is a little foxlike dog that likes to ham it up and be the center of attention. The swedish vallhund is known in its native land as vastgotaspets, which means spitz of the west goths.
The breed standard for each breed of dog is distinct. Breed related publications swedish vallhund club new. Swedish vallhund breed information, characteristics. Apr 10, 2018 the exact history of the swedish vallhund and its ancestral connection to the corgi may never be known, but it seems there are some likely possibilities. The swedish vallhund may be related to the cardigan welsh corgi and the pembroke welsh corgi. Supreme ch dlarah little red corvette swedish vallhund. Because of its very active personality, the swedish vallhund requires daily exercise and entertainment. A swedish vallhund will fully grow to measure around 11 to 14 inches, so it entirely depends on the gender. The fci standard calls the swedish vallhund watchful, alert, and energetic. Almost looks like the corgi husky mix in particular. Swedish vallhund malefemale dog name ideas cody annie gizmo vicki midge shorty brenda dinky lily gracie bonbon squirt sammy sparky pipsqueak ginger foxy babykins peanut sophie teddy lady zeus puddles cupid roxy pumpkin bear winston. The swedish vallhund is a very energetic and active dog breed that is never vicious or shy. The swedish vallhund sv is a very old spitz type breed known since the time of the vikings. Spirited and athletic, yet steady and dependable, the swedish vallhund is a true big dog with short legs.
The swedish vallhund is a small scandinavian spitztype breed. If youre not directly familiar with clicker training, you might be a little confused on what exactly this style of training is all about. The swedish vallhund is an ancient breed known by the name vastgotaspets. A legacy of the vikings, leonie darling leonie darling health. The vallhund has wedgeshaped head with mediumsize ears that stand erect. Icanhaz the apparent magnitude aust champ mrs j eaton vic. The appearance of the swedish vallhund conveys intelligence, alertness. Some of the breeds talents are cattle drover, watchdog and ratter. These facts apply to both genders, so weight wise it doesnt differ. This herding member of the spitz family has deep historical roots as a working dog originating in scandinavia. Unlike the corgi, the vallhund is born with a short tail. The vikings knew the dog as the vikingarnas hund, which meant the viking dog. If you are looking for a dog breed to take care of you during your rough times, then this dog is the ideal one to settle for.
First, you should pinpoint the size of your swedish vallhund as well as its age. The swedish vallhund i am very proud of the accomplishments of our swedish vallhunds. By the end of 2015, they ranked 155 out of 184 in popularity with the akc. The first swedish vallhunds came to america in 1985 were not recognized until 1996 by the united kennel club. In 1942, the dog came close to extinction, but careful breeding and publicity by swedish. We know that the swedish vallhund is a swedish breed, while the corgi hails from england.
Swedish herding dog would be more appropriate, either that or svensk vallhund. Swedish vallhund small, medium and big dog breeds pedigree uk. We have had several amazing wonderful litters here at solborg swedish vallhunds. I also chaired the 2010 national specialty with my dear friends ingrid and maria gunderson. Vallhunds can be very protective and make good watchdogs. General appearance the swedish vallhund sv is a very old spitztype breed known since the time of the vikings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Swedish vallhunds respond well to obedience training. In 1992 pat gowland brought into australia valdemar bruce and valdemar bella. If you are considering the adoption of a swedish vallhund puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. The vikings needed small dogs with excellent guarding instincts to secure their ships and livestock. The swedish vallhund is a well built muscular dog, with longer legs than the corgi plus a shorter body and a finer, more foxlike head.
Despite being such a longestablished dog type, the vallhund dog almost died out in the 1940s, but the dedicated efforts of two breeders were successful in saving the breed. Look at the pics below of mom sunny,, dadbo, and their beautiful puppies from her first litter. The swedish vallhund is known to be a healthy breed with relatively few genetic disorders. The swedish vallhund was recognized by the american kennel club akc in 2007 as part of the herding group. American kennel club breed page swedish vallhund club of america wikipedia breed information page swedish vallhund club of america rescue. Their efforts and achievements noticed around the world.
The swedish vallhund has a double coat, with a thick undercoat and a weatherresistant outer coat, their coat is easy to groom. Swedish vallhund puppies, rescue, pictures, information. Look at pictures of swedish vallhund puppies who need a home. She is eager to please, virtually unbreakable and is very athletic for those of us who like to do performance things with our dogs. The average weight of a swedish vallhund will vary between 20 to 35 pounds. Join millions of people using oodle to find puppies for adoption, dog and puppy listings, and other pets adoption. Herding group the swedish vallhund is proud to be part of the american kennel club herding group. Given the lack of breed specific books, we jumped at this one. Swedish vallhund puppies for sale from reputable dog breeders. Specialklubben for vastgotaspets swedish vallhund club of sweden the swedish vallhund society uk swedish vallhund club of canada. Breed related publications swedish vallhund club new zealand. The swedish vallhund is widely regard as a more robust and active dog.
Worth buying for the vallhund focused material it does contain, such as a lot of interesting history. Vikings took dogs of vallhund type with them on their raids and some of these dogs were left. Translation for darling in the free englishswedish dictionary and many other swedish translations. It was used by the vikings as a herding dog and is believed to be the ancestor of the corgi. If you are interested in a puppy or getting on our waiting list for a puppy from a future litter, contact us for our questionnaire. Corvey is a multi in group and in show winner who shines in the ring. The swedish vallhund is a breed of dog native to sweden.
This breed is known to be very friendly and eager to please, making a good companion and family dog. This wolfcolored corgi derives from a romantic viking ancestry and is, in fact, an ancient herding dog of sweden. Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, cleft palate, and eye diseases. I coown a swedish vallhund with the only breed specialist in europe. The swedish vallhund is a small, sturdilybuilt, spitztype dog, with a wedge shaped head, prick ears, and closefitting, hard coat of shorttomedium length.
They have a wedgeshaped head, prick ears, and a closefitting hard coat of medium length and sable coloring. All tail types, natural or docked, are equally acceptable. In his homeland, the vallhund is called vastgotaspets, meaning spitz of the west goths. She has the temperament of a well adjusted german shepherd. It carries a dominant gene causing the dog to have a bob tail about 10cm long. The swedish vallhund, known as the vastgotaspets in its native sweden, is truly a rare find. Yes, despite his short legs, this breed is a herding dog and his spunkiness and intelligence prove it. Supreme ch dlarah little red corvette swedish vallhund visit dogz online nz. For the best experience, we recommend you upgrade to the latest version of chrome or safari. It is the most likely candidate of being the little viking dog which accompanied the vikings on their long sea journeys. If you are looking for a breeder, the links above contain breeder directories based on your location. The swedish vallhund is a small, sturdilybuilt, spitztype dog, with a wedgeshaped head, prick ears, and closefitting, hard coat of shorttomedium length. The swedish vallhund sv is a very old spitztype breed known since the time of the vikings. They have the ability to create games that entertain them and those around.
The swedish breed standard says that in type, the vallhund is a wolflike animal in everything except size. The breed was brought to wales by the vikings in the 800s. Swedish vallhund art, swedish vallhund dog, swedish vallhund gift, dog lover gift, swedish vallhund gifts, dog lover, swedish vallhund shirt sstore07 5 out of. The double coat and the characteristic harness markings are essential features of this breed. We have been fortunate to have been given the opportunity to import and own some very nice puppies from sweden and finland from top breeders in those countries. Friendly and eventempered vallhunds are among the worlds most vocal breeds. The swedish vallhund dates back to 8th century sweden where the breed was utilised as farm dogs, primarily for herding cattle.
Page 1 of 2 official standard of the swedish vallhund general appearance. If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian they are your best resource to ensure the health and wellbeing of your pets. Apr 01, 2004 given the lack of breed specific books, we jumped at this one. The corgi is considered a distant cousin, and may have descended from the swedish vallhund, although it is unknown which breed came first. Ian and lesley grey owned the pioneering swedish vallhund kennel in new zealand. Minikota home swedish vallhund offspring showcase fun photos fun photos 2 past litters swedish vallhunds available contact us fall 2020. Brush on a regular basis with a firm bristle brush, and bathe once a month is all that is required as regular bathing will remove the natural oils in the weatherresistant coat and dry out the skin. Swedish vallhund dog breed information and pictures. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The swedish vallhund will reach a height of 1216 inches 3040 cm and will weigh between 2535 pounds 1115 kg. If you want a good book on the history of the breed and knowledge try to find the books by leonie darling or jacqueline bayliss both. The ideal swedish vallhund proportions illustration by margaret davidson from the breed specialist book. A legacy of the vikings by leonie darling swedish vallhund by jdn nicky gascoigne out of print, but occasionally available on ebay or from used booksellers. Dlarah witchcraft grand ch sharon morris leonie darling vic. The sv is a small, powerful, fearless, sturdily built spitz herding dog. Swedish vallhund notebook word cloud gift for swedish vallhund lovers swedish vallhund journal. Complete description swedish vallhund swedish cattle dog, swedish shepherd, vallhund, vastgotaspets photo galleries, origin, weight, breed. Maroki forrest quist ausled imp nz ausled kennels qld.
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