Swedish Vallhund

Swedish Vallhund Grooming Profile

Swedish Vallhunds are small, sturdy dogs reaching full height by 12 months and physical maturity by age two. They have thick double coats that shed heavily year-round, requiring weekly brushing, daily exercise, and portion-controlled feeding of 1 to 1.5 cups of food daily.

Breed Group

Spitz Dogs

Country of Origin

Sweden

Breed Size

Medium

AKC Recognition

Yes, recognized in 2007

FCI Recognition

Yes, recognized in 1954

Allergy-friendly

Worst Choice

1 / 10

Shedding

Heavy

Grooming need

30 mins/week

7 / 10

Low-maintenance

Moderate

6 / 10

Size

Small

4 / 10

Growth timeline

12-15 months

3 / 10

Grooming FAQ

Are Swedish Vallhund hypoallergenic or allergy-friendly?

Swedish Vallhunds are not hypoallergenic. They have a thick double coat that sheds moderately to heavily, producing dander that can trigger allergic reactions.

Allergy-friendly: 1 / 10

Do Swedish Vallhund shed?

Swedish Vallhunds are heavy shedders. They shed year-round and "blow" their undercoat twice a year, requiring frequent brushing to manage the loose fur.

How often should you groom a Swedish Vallhund?

Swedish Vallhunds need moderate grooming. Weekly brushing is required, increasing to daily during their twice-yearly seasonal coat blows to remove dead undercoat hair.

Grooming need: 7 / 10

Are Swedish Vallhund low-maintenance dogs?

Swedish Vallhunds are moderate-maintenance dogs. They need regular brushing to manage shedding and require daily exercise and mental stimulation to stay happy and well-behaved.

Low-maintenance: 6 / 10

How big do Swedish Vallhund get?

Swedish Vallhunds are small, sturdy dogs. Males stand 12.5-13.75 inches tall and females stand 11.5-12.75 inches tall. They weigh 20-35 pounds, with a long body and short legs.

Size: 4 / 10

When do Swedish Vallhund stop growing?

Swedish Vallhunds reach full height by 12 months but fill out until 3 to 4 years of age. They reach full height by 12 months but fill out until 3 to 4 years of age.

Growth timeline: 3 / 10

How much should a Swedish Vallhund eat?

Adult Swedish Vallhunds need 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals, adjusted for their activity level.

Feeding amount: 3 / 10

How often should a Swedish Vallhund puppy eat?

Swedish Vallhund puppies require at least 3 meals per day to prevent hypoglycemia. A recommendation of at least 3 meals per day to prevent hypoglycemia.

Puppy feeding frequency: 8 / 10

Vet Insights

Swedish Vallhunds are small, sturdy dogs reaching full height by 12 months and physical maturity by age two. They have thick double coats that shed heavily year-round, requiring weekly brushing, daily exercise, and portion-controlled feeding of 1 to 1.5 cups of food daily.

Dr. Vojtech Gabriel
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Dr. Vojtech Gabriel
DVM · PhD · MBA
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