| Temperament: It is an intelligent dog and the Swedish | | | | obedience. As with dogs that have a strong hunting |
| Vallhund is good tempered and responds well to | | | | instinct and so care around small pets such as mice or |
| training. Here is a dog with lots of affection and will | | | | rats is needed. |
| love all the attention that he can get. This dog makes | | | | Health issues: There are a few health issues for the |
| a great companion and has great humour. He is | | | | Swedish Vallhund but these are not seen often but |
| extremely active and has many wonderful diverse | | | | can happen these are; Hip dysplasia, cleft palate, |
| character quirks. | | | | retinal dysplasia. As with any dog it is very important |
| The Swedish Vallhund is a dog that wants to have a | | | | that you make sure they are up to date on all |
| good leader and to know that they are secure, by | | | | vaccinations, de-wormings and heart worm |
| knowing that you are the alpha. Without this the dog | | | | preventatives. It is also suggested by the majority of |
| can get small dog syndrome and this is shown by | | | | licensed veterinarians that you take your puppy or |
| becoming untrustworthy with children and visitors. | | | | dog in for a check up at least twice each year. |
| Aggressive towards other dogs, bark obsessively, | | | | Grooming: All that is needed is a good hard brush of |
| guard obsessively becomes wary of strangers. This is | | | | bristle and brush the coat every few days. Bathing |
| avoidable by the owner becoming a good pack leader | | | | your dog only when really necessary. The Swedish |
| offering the security the dog seeks. | | | | Vallhund is an average shedder. |
| Socializing the Swedish Vallhund dog well from an | | | | Living conditions: With the right amount of daily |
| early age can help a lot as well as home rules, the | | | | mental and physical exercise this dog is fine in an |
| dog has to follow. With the right leadership, this is a | | | | apartment. Doing well without a garden but would |
| really good companion dog. Today this breed has | | | | love one if possible. |
| shown to be good as a show dog and great with | | | | |