Overview:

Vastgotaspets also known as Swedish Vallhund is a dog with close resemblance to the Corgi and shared same ancestry. The fact that this dog has distinct Spitz characteristics seems to indicate origins in Scandinavia. 

Country of Origin:

Sweden

Size type:

Small dog breeds

Character: 

This dog is vigilant, alert, active, eager to learn, intelligent, and both affectionate and very loyal.

Breed Group:

Herding dog breeds (AKC)(UKC)

Height:

The ideal shoulder height is 33cm (13in) for dogs and 31cm (12 ½ in) for bitches.

Weight:

Male: 9–14 kg
Female: 9–14 kg

Temperament:

The Vastgotaspets can get along well with children and it enjoys playing with them. It will always protect them from strangers who try to go close to them.

This is a characteristics of herding dogs. They generally get along with other dogs but tend to be rather reserved towards strangers.

Coat:

The coat consists of smooth-laying yet coarse wiry hairs with a soft, woolly undercoat. The colour is steel grey with dark outer hairs or slightly reddish yellow with whiter patches. Streak, spotted, grey-brown, and yellow-brown are permissible but not preferred. Small white markings are also acceptable but they must never cover more than a third of the total coat.

Care:

Regular brushing and combing will keep the coat in good condition. Of course the ear passages should be kept clean and the claws kept short.

Training:

This dog is not difficult to train because it understands quickly what is expected of it.

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