Icelandic Sheepdog vs Swedish Vallhund

Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Swedish Vallhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Swedish Vallhunds.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs Swedish Vallhund
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
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General Details
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
12-16 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Origin Country
Iceland
Sweden
Origin Year
870 AD
800 AD
Temperament
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Low to Medium
Dander
High
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Eye problems
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Skin allergies
Retinal dysplasia
Heart problems
Spina bifida
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Chocolate
Chocolate
Grey
Grey
Tan
Tan
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