Swedish Vallhund
- Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
- Section 3 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
- Without working trial
Sweden
Westgotenspitz, Swedish Shepherd Spitz, Swedish Cattle Dog, Swedish Vallhund
Male: 33 cm Female: 31 cm Tolerance: -1 cm / 2 cm
Not set
The Västgötaspets is recognized by the FCI Swedish breed (FCI Group 5, Section 3, Standard No. 14).
Origin and History
Description
Short legged dog, longer than high, with a size of up to 35 cm. The hair is of medium length, harsh, tight and dense, abundant dense and soft undercoat, gray - brown, gray - yellow or reddish- brown with darker hair on the back, neck and sides of the body. The ears are medium sized, pointed, erect, very mobile. There are two forms of tail: the long tail and the short by nature.
Use
Companion, hats, protective dog; formerly drover and guardian, rats biter