Swedish Vallhund
A small, sturdy Swedish cattle dog with a wolf-grey coat and a busy, cheerful mind.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 32–35 cm · Tewe 30–33 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 11–15 kg · Tewe 9–13 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, kort, medium
- Kleure
- Grys, Sabel, Rooi
- Geteel vir
- Oppas van vee, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Swede
- FCI
- Groep 1, nr. 14 · Skaap- en beeshonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Jagdrif | 3/5 – Matig |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 2/5 – Laag |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 3/5 – Matig |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 3/5 – Matig |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a compact dog with real working drive
- enjoy dog sports or regular training
- live an active outdoor life
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want a quiet dog that rarely barks
- are away for long hours most days
- have little time for training and play
Versorging
Temperament
Vallhunds are friendly, alert and quick to react to anything new. They bond warmly with their people and are usually good-natured with visitors once introduced. Their herding background can show as heel-nipping or bossing other pets around.
Oefening
Plan on an hour or more of daily activity, including walks and something for the brain. Herding trials, agility, tracking and trick training all suit them well.
Versorging
The coat is weather-resistant and easy to keep with weekly brushing. Expect heavy seasonal shedding, when daily brushing helps.
Opleiding
Clever and responsive, but with a bit of independent spirit. Short, varied, reward-based sessions work best, and early work on barking and nipping pays off.
Gesondheid
The Vallhund is a hardy breed, though hip dysplasia and an inherited retinal condition (Vallhund retinopathy) are known. Breeding dogs are usually hip and eye examined, so ask the breeder for results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Oogondersoek
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Swedish Vallhund is an old Scandinavian farm dog, kept for centuries to drive cattle by nipping at their heels and to keep vermin down around the farmstead. By the 1940s it had almost disappeared, and a small group of Swedish enthusiasts gathered the remaining dogs and rebuilt the breed.
Today it is a compact, low-slung dog with a lot of stamina packed into a small frame. At home it is sociable and keen to be involved in whatever is going on. It is vocal, likes a job, and does best with an owner who enjoys training and outdoor time rather than one looking for a quiet lapdog.
Het jy geweet?
Some Swedish Vallhunds are born with a natural bobtail, while others have a full-length tail.