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Swedish Vallhund

Herding Group

Swedish Vallhund dog, photographed by TS Eriksson
TS Eriksson · CC BY 3.0 · source

The Swedish Vallhund is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from Sweden, Västergötland. Adults weigh 13–16 kg. It stands 29–34 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Swedish Vallhund is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Sweden for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent working dogs.

Group
Herding Group
Origin
Sweden, Västergötland
Coat
medium double · gray, grayish-brown, grayish-yellow, reddish-yellow, red, and reddish-brown
Also known as
Västgötaspets, Vastgotaspets, Swedish Cattle Dog, Swedish Shepherd, and Viking Dog
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
4ac219d7-9190-4c21-8c77-eb553c2ad2e0

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Swedish Vallhund. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from akc.org ukcdogs.com swedishvallhunds.co.uk en.wikipedia.org wisdompanel.com webmd.com

Swedish Vallhund FAQ

How long does a Swedish Vallhund live?
The Swedish Vallhund has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Swedish Vallhund get?
Adults weigh 13–16 kg. Height ranges from 29–34 cm.
Is the Swedish Vallhund hypoallergenic?
No, the Swedish Vallhund is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Swedish Vallhund in?
The Swedish Vallhund is in the AKC's Herding Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4ac219d7-9190-4c21-8c77-eb553c2ad2e0. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4ac219d7-9190-4c21-8c77-eb553c2ad2e0"
Response 
{
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    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Swedish Vallhund",
      "description": "The Swedish Vallhund is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Sweden for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent working dogs.",
      "life": {
        "max": 15,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 16,
        "min": 13
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 16,
        "min": 13
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 34,
        "min": 32
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 32,
        "min": 29
      },
      "origin": {
        "region": "Västergötland",
        "country": "Sweden"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "double",
        "colors": [
          "gray",
          "grayish-brown",
          "grayish-yellow",
          "reddish-yellow",
          "red",
          "reddish-brown"
        ],
        "length": "medium"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 4,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 3,
        "shedding": 4,
        "temperament": [
          "Alert",
          "Energetic",
          "Friendly",
          "Watchful",
          "Playful",
          "Intelligent"
        ],
        "trainability": 4,
        "good_with_dogs": 3,
        "exercise_minutes": 60,
        "apartment_friendly": 3,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 3
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Västgötaspets",
        "Vastgotaspets",
        "Swedish Cattle Dog",
        "Swedish Shepherd",
        "Viking Dog"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC"
      ],
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        {
          "url": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/swedish-vallhund/",
          "title": "Swedish Vallhund Dog Breed Information - AKC"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.ukcdogs.com/swedish-vallhund",
          "title": "Breed Standards: Swedish Vallhund - United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.swedishvallhunds.co.uk/breed-standard",
          "title": "Swedish Vallhund Society - Breed Standard (UK Kennel Club standard)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Vallhund",
          "title": "Swedish Vallhund - Wikipedia"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.wisdompanel.com/en-us/dog-breeds/swedish-vallhund",
          "title": "Swedish Vallhund Facts - Wisdom Panel"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/what-to-know-about-swedish-vallhunds",
          "title": "What to Know About Swedish Vallhunds - WebMD"
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4ac219d7-9190-4c21-8c77-eb553c2ad2e0/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.