Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Comparison – Which dog is better Västgötaspets or Spits?

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Name	Swedish Vallhund	Schipperke
Origins	Sweden	Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	149	110
Reviews	3	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Västgötaspets	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Is the Swedish Vallhund bigger than the Schipperke breed? Is a Swedish Vallhund smaller than a Schipperke?	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Is a Swedish Vallhund taller than a Schipperke?	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (35 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Swedish Vallhund and Schipperke?	$500-$600	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke smarter? Which is best? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke trainability comparison. What's the difference between Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	High: Swedish Vallhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Schipperke dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke? Which can be better for hunting?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Schipperke dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke playfulness comparison:	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Swedish Vallhund indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schipperke dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Vallhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Swedish Vallhund more dangerous than a Schipperke?	Low 🔽 The Swedish Vallhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke mouthiness comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Schipperke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Frequent The Swedish Vallhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do Swedish Vallhund and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Swedish Vallhund and Schipperke?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke energy level comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Swedish Vallhund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Schipperke dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Does the Swedish Vallhund breed eat more than the Schipperke breed?	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Thick	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Swedish Vallhund and Schipperke color? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke color comparison:	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke grooming comparison:	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Do Swedish Vallhund dogs shed more than Schipperke dogs?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	The Swedish Vallhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Schipperke dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Which dog is more friendly?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Can a Swedish Vallhund and a Schipperke be friends? Do Swedish Vallhund dogs get along with Schipperke dogs?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Yes Swedish Vallhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Schipperke dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Swedish Vallhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Schipperke is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Swedish Vallhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke?	Not really Swedish Vallhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Swedish Vallhund and Schipperke have? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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