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

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

Dog > Breeds
By Kiki Kane

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

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

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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

http://handsomedogs.com/post/132439445422/shaun-versey-axel-and-his-rock

 

Herding skills

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Ear fluffs

#stockytheswedishvallhund #dogsofinstagram #swedishvallhundsofinstagram #puppysofinstagram #vallhund #swedishvallhund #notacorgi #wolfcorgi #puppy #purebreed #notamutt #notamix #puppysofinstagram #swedish #vikingdog #väsgötaspets #länsigöötanmaanpystykorva #göötti https://www.facebook.com/Stockytheswedishvallhund/

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

 

Super wolfy

http://finahundar.tumblr.com/post/71351386652/what-by-hiimu-on-flickr

 

Beautiful smile

Mama bought me a new ball yesterday! I love it!⚽️#football #soccer #soccerdog #vallhund #länsigöötanmaanpystykorva #göötti #västgötaspets #swedishvallhund

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

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Kiki Kane

Kiki Kane

Kiki Kane is a canine chef, professional blogger, and lifelong animal lover owned by a Frenchie-Boston mix named Bea Pickles and a geriatric kitty named Mogwai. As a dog chef and member of Rover's Dog People Panel, she creates original dog-friendly recipes for the web series Kiki's Canine Kitchen.

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