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

Lakeland Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Swedish Vallhund is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lakeland Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Fearless
Watchful
Energetic
Friendly

Independent
Confident
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Trainable

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

Lakeland Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Lakeland Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Sweden

England

Spitz, Corgi

Old English Wirehaired Terriers, Bedlington Terriers

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.

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
New Zealand Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

Ancient Times

1700s

Herding (AKC:2007 & UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1934 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Sable
Red
Gray

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Straight

Wiry

A Swedish Vallhund can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Lakeland Terrier can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Swedish Vallhunds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Lakeland Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Retinopathy

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Eye Problems

Eye
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

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

Lakeland Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Lakeland Terrier 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.

Fetch, Swim

Dog Parks

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.

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

The Swedish Vallhund requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Lakeland Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Lakeland Terrier 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Swedish Vallhund feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 15-17 pound (7 - 8 kg) Lakeland Terrier feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Swedish Vallhund is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Lakeland Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Swedish Vallhund is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Lakeland Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

The Lakeland Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Lakeland Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Swedish Vallhunds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Lakeland Terriers are not cat friendly.

Swedish Vallhunds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Lakeland Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Swedish Vallhunds are highly friendly around strangers.

Lakeland Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Lakeland Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.