Papillon vs Swedish Vallhund

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

Papillon vs Swedish Vallhund
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
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General Details
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
12-16 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Origin Country
France
Sweden
Origin Year
1500 AD
800 AD
Temperament
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Skin allergies
Retinal dysplasia
Heart problems
Spina bifida
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Colors
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