Swedish Vallhund
It is believed that the Swedish Vallhund breed , Schipperke goes back to the age of Vikings, more than 1000 years ago. Back then they were known as the 'Viking dog'. The Swedish Vallhundwas bred to herd cattle, catch vermin (such as rats), and guard the house. It is often referred to as 'the little cattle dog , Blue Fronted Amazon of the Vikings'.
The Welsh Corgi is believed to be descended from the Swedish Vallhund. However, by 1942, the SV itself was almost extinct, until Mr. Björn von Rosen and Mr. Karl-Gustaf Zettersten (both from Sweden) began looking for dogs , Hovawart to keep the breed , Horse s alive. As a result of their work, in 1948 the Swedish Kennel Club recognised the breed , German Shorthaired Pointer and the Swedish Vallhundwas given the name "Vallhund", which meant "herding dog". The breed , Maltese is still quite rare.
The Swedish Vallhund is a powerful, fearless, watchful, energetic, alert, intelligent, , Missouri Fox Trotter friendly, and healthy small dog , German Shorthaired Pointer who has a tendency to bark. It is suitable for many kinds of activities, including herding and dog , Japanese Chin agility.
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