Swedish Vallhund: An Interesting Breed from Scandinavia (7 photos)

Want to feel like a Viking? Get a Swedish Vallhund! They say they are so tough that they not only saw the times of barbarian seafarers, but personally accompanied them on their campaigns! Of course, dogs cannot say how true this is. But it is absolutely true that with a Vallhund you will forget about a quiet life and love long campaigns.





It is believed that the breed appeared in the 8th-9th centuries. It was at this time that the harsh Vikings began to actively conquer the no less harsh northern lands. True, the Vallhund is definitely not a formidable warrior. More like a corgi painted like a wolf. How can such a shorty help in a fight? That's right, nothing! They didn't participate in battles!



If you think that Vallhunds look like corgis, you are not imagining things. According to experts, in ancient times, corgis and Vallhunds were very close and even influenced each other's development.

The dogs did an excellent job with another, no less important task - they accompanied their owners on peaceful campaigns and helped to arrange life on new islands. Robbing and fighting is, of course, fun, but you can't live on bare, cold lands without agriculture. This is where the travel version of the dog comes to the rescue.





The pocket dogs of the Middle Ages were very multifunctional!

Despite its Lilliputian size, the Vallhund is a full-fledged shepherd. With zest, passion, dedication. The furry assistant of the Vikings can not only cope with the flock, but can even tame a bull! The breed works great with cattle. Their small stature helps in this, among other things. An enraged cow, giving a scolding with her hoof, kicks above the dog's head. So both the Vallhunds and the cows remain safe.



I may not be able to reach the barrel, but I will definitely bite your heels!

The dogs have not lost their agility even after centuries. You can't put these brave travelers to bed! Most likely, this is why Vallhunds are popular exclusively in their homeland. To raise a miniature shepherd, you need to have Nordic endurance!



Well, another 40 kilometers and a rest stop?

Vallhunds were bred to work and help their owners, which means that the breed has a lot of energy and its own opinion on this world. Most often, a typical city dweller does not have a herd of cows in the parking lot that the dog must drive. This means that smart herding dogs will be bored when there is no work and will come up with entertainment themselves. They are great at learning to open cabinets, disassemble sofas and carry out dismantling work of any complexity!



The owner doesn't want to go on a hike with me? Then I'll organize it myself!

To keep the house from turning into a broken trough, you'll have to love long walks and hikes. Another option is to turn the farmer into an athlete. Vallhunds show themselves well in agility - running with obstacles, nosework - searching by smell, and, of course, in herding.



Jumping over a barrier isn't as fun as dodging a cow's kicks, but it's still okay!