Valkrista Swedish Vallhunds

A Cooling Break

The Valkrista Vallhunds take time out for a much needed drink during a romp in the forest.

Vallhunds are loving and lovable, people orientated, adaptable, hardy, healthy and easy-care little dogs.

Living as we do close to Mangawhai's beach and forest, ours usually spend time each week having a ball, chasing rabbits, etc. Great exercise for us all! At home they like to chase a ball or watch the humans as they work.

They are reputed to be good vermin hunters and can capture possums. They have no doggy odour, make good watchdogs, and are very therapeutic.

Their short coat is easy-care. They are a no nonsense little canine, an equally excellent companion for a man, a woman or a family.

They are  smart and need firm handling, but respond well to discipline and are very trainable.

One particular bitch in the UK is famed for her skill at retrieving Grouse and is flown up to Scotland annually for the shooting season!

Their herding genes are still intact and they could make a good all-round working dog/adored family pet on a small farm.

The breed has no known major genetic health problems.