Belgian Sheepdog has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Swedish Vallhund has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

Alert
Fearless
Watchful
Energetic
Friendly

Belgian Sheepdogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Swedish Vallhunds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Choose a Belgian Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Swedish Vallhunds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Belgium

Sweden

Shepherd Dog

Spitz, Corgi

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
New Zealand Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

1800s

Ancient Times

Herding (AKC:1912 & UKC)

Herding (AKC:2007 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable

Sable
Red
Gray

Belgian Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Swedish Vallhunds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

While the Belgian Sheepdog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Swedish Vallhunds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Retinopathy

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Hip Dysplasia

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Physical Examination

Belgian Sheepdogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Swedish Vallhunds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Belgian Sheepdog dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Belgian Sheepdog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Swedish Vallhund dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

Playing Ball, Walk, Run, Keep away, Hike, Swim, Frizbee, Canoeing, Chase, Long walks, Hiking, Eating Snacks

Fetch, Swim

Belgian Sheepdogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Swedish Vallhunds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Sheepdog, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Swedish Vallhund, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Sheepdogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Swedish Vallhunds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Belgian Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Swedish Vallhund should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Belgian Sheepdog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Swedish Vallhund has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Swedish Vallhunds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Belgian Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Swedish Vallhunds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Belgian Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Swedish Vallhunds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Belgian Sheepdogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Swedish Vallhunds are highly friendly around strangers.

Belgian Sheepdogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Swedish Vallhunds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Belgian Sheepdogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Swedish Vallhunds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.