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Adopting a Swedish Vallhund

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Swedish Vallhund - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

Adopting a Swedish Vallhund will be much cheaper than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Swedish Vallhund is around $300 to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. However, buying from a breeder can cost between $800 and $2,200.

The easiest way to adopt a Swedish Vallhund would be through a rescue that specializes in Swedish Vallhunds. A great place to start is starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Swedish Vallhunds in your area.

Swedish Vallhund fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Swedish Vallhund was brought back from near-extinction in the 1940s by an impassioned dog fancier, his schoolteacher friend, and their students who foraged through the Swedish countryside by bicycle to find the dogs that would restore the breed.

The Swedish Vallhund means "Swedish herding dog." In 1964, they were renamed the "Västgötaspets," or "Spitz of the Westh Goths."

This breed is perfect for cattle herding: their long backs, short legs, and low to the ground stature make them simultaneously able to nip at the heels of livestock and avoid kicks to the head. Their tails can be small tufts or long, spitz-like plumes.

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Swedish Vallhund Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Swedish Vallhund types to temperament and health issues to popular Swedish Vallhund mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.