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Name	Swedish Vallhund	Schipperke	American Bulldog
Origins	Sweden	Belgium	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog breeds.	Västgötaspets	Spits Spitske Spitzke	AM Bulldog American Bulldogge American Bulldoggee Old Country Bulldog AmBulldog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog? Compare adult weight ranges.	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)	Male: 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg), Female: 60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)	Male: 95 pounds (43 kg), Female: 80 pounds (36 kg)
Height Which is taller, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog height comparison:	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (35 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$600	$600-$1000	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog?	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.	Average: The American Bulldog is a commonly available dog breed.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is easiest to train?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is most alert?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is most protective?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Affectionate Gentle Going Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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 vs American Bulldog?	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.	High: American Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog social needs comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	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.	American Bulldog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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.	American Bulldog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The American Bulldog rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.	The American Bulldog is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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.	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 American Bulldog indoors.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is most flexible?	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.	American Bulldog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog?	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.	American Bulldog 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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Swedish Vallhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The American Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.	American Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Vallhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Bulldog: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has fewer health issues?	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.	American Bulldogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	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.	Frequent The American Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which breed is most active?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Bulldog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog? 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.	American Bulldog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is most prone to obesity?	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.	Low to Average: The American Bulldog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which needs most food?	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.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. What colors are available?	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot	Black White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Bulldog requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which drools least?	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.	The American Bulldog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Thick	Fluffy Soft Thick	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog? Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or {name3 shedding:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Bulldog dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is best with kids?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility 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.	American Bulldog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog? Which dog is more friendly?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Swedish Vallhund or Schipperke or American Bulldog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog?	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.	Yes American Bulldog 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.	No American Bulldog 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.	American Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is best suited for service work?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is best suited for water work?	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.	Not really American Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	3-7 puppies	7-14 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Schipperke vs American Bulldog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. How are they classified?	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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. How are they classified internationally?	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Swedish Vallhund, Schipperke, and American Bulldog. Which has most recognition?	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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association American Bulldog Association National American Bulldog Association John D Johnson Bulldog Registry American Bulldog Club Of Canada All American Bulldog Club

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