Characteristics
Following is information in on the characteristics and temperament of the Swedish Vallhund!
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Characteristics
[Standard
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Appearance and expression denote a watchful
alert, energetic dog]
The Swedish Vallhund is a very intelligent, powerful, active, small Working Dog
They are remarkably adaptable and are easily trained. They have been used successfully in obedience, agility and tracking.
[Standard
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Friendly, active, eager to please]
The
Vallhund is friendly, lively, very inquisitive, and eager to please. They are
ever watchful and ready to join in whatever is going on. Listlessness, boredom,
shyness, nervousness, fear or aggression should not be part of the Vallhund
make-up.
Vallhunds make responsive and even tempered companions and are ideal family dogs, being very trustworthy with children and other animals. They are natural show-offs that love attention. Swedish Vallhunds are dogs who generally feel so secure in themselves that they consider the world to be their oyster.
With this in mind, any Swedish Vallhund showing a poor temperament should
Flyball, Fly ball