Swedish Vallhund Herding Group Breeds Dogs

The Swedish Vallhund is an ancient farmer's dog, herding cattle and watching and guarding the farm. The breed is related to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, though whether, centuries ago, Vallhund-type dogs were taken to Wales or Corgi-type dogs were taken to Sweden is unknown. It was not until 1943 that the first breed standard was written, naming the breed the "Svensk Vallhund" (Swedish Vallhund). Ten years later, the name was changed to "Västgötaspets." Today the Swedish Vallhund retains its working abilities - a herding dog, watchdog, and guard dog as well as competitor in dogsports - and is a loyal family companion with a special fondness for children.

• Swedish Vallhund Webring - Webring for kennels, breeding information, and contacts worldwide.
• Worldwide Swedish Vallhunds - Breed information, photographs, standards, champion lists, clubs, and swedish vallhund related breeds links.
• Vastgotaspets Group - Yahoo group since 2001.
• Swedish Vallhund Standard - UKC standard for the breed, from the RareBreed Network.

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