Meet the Super-Rare Breed That’s Basically a Wolf Corgi

The Swedish vallhund is a sturdy little herding dog that very much resembles the Welsh corgi. In fact, according to the Swedish vallhund club of America, breeders believe the two were interbred at some point in the 8th or 9th century.

Vallhunds are a herding breed with an insulated double coat, long back, and short legs like a corgi, but with a lovely, wolflike color palette. They can have any length of tail, from a stubby nub to a long, brush-like spitz plume.

This smart and energetic dog breed loves having a job and hanging with people. A great companion for active families!

Puppy love, Nordic style

This guy ❤️? Ozzy flytter ind hos os i næste uge, og vi kan ikke vente! #västgötaspets #västgötaspids #vallhund #ozzy #dogsofinstagram #puppy #dogoftheday

A photo posted by Nanna (@nannaejorgensen) on Jun 12, 2016 at 12:18am PDT

 

Corgi vs vallhund

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Such majesty

Rambo again

A photo posted by Rambo (@vallhundarambo) on Sep 3, 2015 at 6:46am PDT

 

Confident house wolf

 

Herding skills

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Ear fluffs

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A photo posted by Stockholm (Stocky) (@stocky_the_swedish_vallhund) on Jun 10, 2016 at 5:15pm PDT

 

Super wolfy

 

Beautiful smile

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A photo posted by Fixan’s Ragna Rök “Ines” (@inesthevallhund) on May 29, 2016 at 7:34am PDT

 

City wolf