Greetings from Sweden

[bella212741]

Hi all :p

My name is Isabel and I own two Swedish Vallhunds (Gizzmo and Bessa), a cat (Smulan) and a parrot (Mimmi), we all live in Sweden.

The Swedish Vallhund is a rare ancient breed with ancestors going back as far as the Viking era. The Swedish Vallhund is an amazing breed, it´s a small but very strong dog with a huge personality who loves to work. It doesn´t mater if it´s about herding cattle, agility, obedience or search and rescue, you can use the Vallhund to all of it.

Best regards

[Barb04]

Wow, I've never seen or heard of a Swedish Vallhunds. How big do they get? Welcome to the board.

[bella212741]

Hi

They look like small German Shepherds and are just the coolest. The ideal size for dogs is 33 cm (12,99") and for bitches is 31 cm (12,21"). Varietion of 1 cm over or under the ideal height is permitted.

Have a nice day

[chazhound]

Hi Isabel, welcome to the Dog Forums!

Nice dog, I never seen one either :)

Chazhound

[bella212741]

Thank you Chazhound

Not many have, even here in Sweden the Vallhund is considered as a rare breed.

Best regards

[Melissa S.]

Welcome Isabel....Your dogs are beautiful! Sounds like a great breed. :)

[roni]

Welcome...very cool dogs!

[milo]

Hi ya and welcome to the site!!!Like ya pic!! :D

[bella212741]

Thank you all for making me feel so welcome

Best regards

[candy722]

welcome! Where did you find this dog? HOw much did you pay for it?

[bella212741]

Thank you Candy

I payd 1000 USD (900 EUR) for Gizzmo and I got him at Kennel Rätt o Slätt (http://www.kennelrattoslatt.com/). I don't know in which country you live but if you are interested you can look att my webpage "The Lundstedt Vikings" (http://www.lundstedtsvikingar.net) (the english version) and you will find a linkpage with severel breeder around the world, maybe you find one in your country :p

Gizzmo is my first Vallhund and is my "once in a lifetime dog". I have had German shepherds all my adult life but I have never had a dog with such personal charm, this breed do have huge personality.

Best regards
Isabel

[Renee750il]

I looked at your website. I couldn't get the English version, but did look at the gallery. What beautiful little dogs! You Shepherd is a handsome creature, too, but I've a real weakness for them.

[bella212741]

That's odd :confused:

Is there anyone else that can't reach the english version through the swedish one???

Here is the address that goes directly to the english version "The Lundstedt Vikings" (http://hem.bredband.net/b217920/Eng.%20hemsida/welcome.htm), maybe you can reach the page through it. Please let me know how it goes.

Best regards :)
Isabel

[Renee750il]

Thanks! That link worked. Very neat little dogs you have there. It always amazes me how well the old breeds developed for their differing harsh environments - and how they've survived into modern times.

[bella212741]

Hi Renee

Good to hear the link worked. It really is quite amazing how well dogs adjust to our way of life.

Best regards

[JRT_Rattie_Mom]

Welcome Isabel!

What beautiful dogs you have! I had never heard of the Vallhund breed before, and enjoyed visiting your web site.