Swedish Vallhund — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Swedish Vallhund's country of origin is recorded as Sweden.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard lists the Swedish Vallhund's utilization as Herding Heeler.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Swedish Vallhund has a height of 12½ to 13½
inches per the official standard.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is described as Medium length hair, harsh; topcoat close and tight.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Permitted coat colours are described as: Coat colour is a sable pattern running from grey through red, with those colours mixed in various shades.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The standard characterises the temperament as It is watchful and energetic yet fearless, intelligent and friendly, eager to please, steady and active — well suited both to herding and to companionship.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults listed in the standard include: Aggressive or overly shy dogs.