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Swedish Vallhund Information
The history of the Swedish Vallhund dates back to 8th century Sweden where the breed worked as farm dogs, mainly herding cattle. The breed was nearly extinct in 1942 when Count Bjorn Von Rosen and K. G. Zettersten made an effort to revive the breed. They tracked down the best remaining dogs in the country and carefully bred them to a standard written by Count Von Rosen. The breed was recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club in 1943. In 1964, the name in Sweden was changed to "Vasgotaspets," after the province of Vastergotland where the breed continues to flourish. In Sweden, it is believed that the Vallhund traveled to Wales with Viking raiders and became the ancestor of the Corgi breeds.
The Swedish Vallhund loves attention and tends to show off quite a bit. They do well with dog friendly children and are extremely active and capable of keeping up with even the most active family. They are wary of strangers and make excellent guard dogs.
They often have a habit of trying to herd people, especially young children. They will nip at their heels and try to get them to do what they want.
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