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Swedish Vallhund
Did You Know
  • The Swedish Vallhund is AKC's 156th breed.
  • The Swedish Vallhund is also known as Vasgotaspets and Swedish Cattledog.
  • Did you know that the Swedish Vallhund is considered an ancient breed. Sweden says the Swedish Vallhund goes back well over 1000 years and that it is an original species meaning it did not come from another breed of dog.
  • The Swedish Vallhund comes naturally with no tail (bobtail), stub tail or full curl tail.
  • The Swedish Vallhund is pictured on a number of countries stamps: Sweden, Nicaragua, Ukraine, Mali, Russia, Tajikastan, Altay...but not yet in the USA postage stamps.
  • The Swedish Vallhund almost became exinct in Sweden in 1942 but was rescued from that fate when Count Bjorn von Rosen of Sweden became involved.
  • The first Swedish Vallhund litter in the United States was bred by Marilyn Thell of Jonricker Kennel in 1986.




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