Breed Origin: Sweden
Other Names: Swedish cattle dog, Swedish Shepherd, Västgötaspets
Breed Size: Medium
Average Weight: 9kg - 15kg
Average Height: 31.7cm - 34.9cm (male), 29.2cm - 32.3cm (female)
Coat Length: Short
Energy Level: Very active
Temperament: Friendly, intelligent, watchful, high-energy
Grooming and Maintenance: Medium to high. Double-coated, sheds often
Common Health Ailments: Some incidence in the breed of hip dysplasia. Can be affected by an eye issue called Swedish Vallhund retinopathy. Tendency to gain weight
Recommended Diet: Any food for medium breed dogs, or fish-based foods to assist in coat health
Average Life Span: 12 - 15 years
You may have seen images of this little dog floating around the Internet, incorrectly called "an adorable crossbreed of a husky and a corgi". Although this might look to be the case, people are pulling your leg - what you're actually looking at is the ancient breed known as the Swedish Vallhund.