Do Swedish Vallhund Dogs Need To Be Groomed Regularly?

Looking to own a Swedish Vallhund and want to know how often do a Swedish Vallhund Dog need to be groomed or should you bathe a Swedish Vallhund?

According to pet experts, Swedish Vallhund Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of dog breeds that need grooming regularly.


Swedish Vallhund Grooming Tips

Tips on Grooming Your Swedish Vallhund

    Moderate Maintenance: Grooming should be performed regularly to keep its fur in good shape. No trimming or stripping needed.

    Why Brush or Groom Your Swedish Vallhund Dog?

    Brushing and combing your dog's hair coat is an important component of everyday pet care. Combing assists to keep your Swedish Vallhund dog's coat in good condition by eliminating loose hair and avoiding hair mats/knots.

    Brushing also serves to help to spread healthy natural skin oils over the hair shaft, ensuring a shining coat and helping dirt to slide off the hair. This can also help to minimize the need to bath and therefore lessen the frequency of bathing.

    Brushing and grooming of your Swedish Vallhund dog are tasks that help to strengthen the positive relationship bond between your pet and you. Brushing should be a pleasurable and comfortable experience for your pet and you.

    How Often to Groom Your Swedish Vallhund

    How often to brush and groom your dog will depend on each individual dog. Dogs tend to differ in their need for brushing because of their coat type and length and also depending on their more recent activities.

    Dogs with short coats commonly require less brushing and grooming compared to dogs with medium to long haired coats as these longer coats can get tangles, mats and debris trapped in them more quickly.

    Some very short-haired dogs may not need traditional 'brushing' and for these dogs, owners may rather like to try a soft grooming glove to delicately remove loose hair, occasionally.

    Canines should be brushed 'as required'. Owners should observe the condition of their dog's coat, looking for any tangles/mats or dullness which suggests they might need a brush. Grooming can take anything from a couple of minutes to a number of hours a week depending on your type of dog.

Do Swedish Vallhund Dogs Need to Be Groomed Regularly?

Swedish Vallhund Information

The low-slung dog may resemble his Corgi cousins, but the Swedish Valhund is a distinct breed that has existed for some thousand years. In his homeland of Sweden, the Vallhund was a valued farm dog used to herd livestock by nipping at their heels. He has many good qualities, including his size and easy-care coat, but he’s not the right breed for everyone.

Friendly and even-tempered Vallhunds are among the world’s most vocal breeds. They’re so chatty that their language of yips, howls, and barks has its own name: “argle bargle.” These smart, energetic dogs do best with owners willing to engage them with work or sports. Vallhunds are zesty companions. “They have a sense of humor and a real joy for life,” says one longtime owner. Loyal and easily trained, both hardworking and fun loving, the Vallhund has it all, except numbers: It’s an exceedingly scarce breed.

What to do if you lose your Swedish Vallhund

If your Swedish Vallhund Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Swedish Vallhund

If you find a Swedish Vallhund Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who normally scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.