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Herdingsmall🌍 Swedencattle herder and farm dog
Swedish Vallhund
Cheerful, watchful, energetic, bold
Popularity
689
Viking cattle dog with stubby legs and big drive; cheerful and trainable.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
close-fitting hard medium-length double coat with sable coloring
Colors
gray, red, sable with lighter markings
Male height
12.5–13.5 in
Female height
11.5–12.5 in
Male weight
25–35 lb
Female weight
20–30 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
