Comparison: Lancashire Heeler and Swedish Vallhund

Lancashire Heeler and Swedish Vallhund are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Lancashire Heeler
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
Swedish Vallhund
Photo: Matt Lemmon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Lancashire HeelerSwedish Vallhund
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originUnited KingdomSweden
CategorySmallSmall
Recognition features
  • Small, powerful and energetic dog with tan markings on black or liver
  • Short, thick, hard coat and erect ears
  • Big energy in a small frame; friendly and nimble
  • Small, low-set sturdy dog in grey to reddish-brown shades
  • Height-to-length ratio 2:3; tail long or naturally short
  • Lighter harness markings on shoulders and cheek markings
CoatFine undercoat covered with a short, thick, hard, flat weather-resistant topcoat; black and tan or liver and tan.Medium-length, hard, close topcoat with soft dense undercoat; grey, greyish brown, greyish yellow, reddish yellow or reddish brown with lighter harness markings.
PurposeA small British cattle-herding dog with terrier instincts, today mainly a companion.Swedish herding dog (heeler) that nips cattle at the heels; low and sturdy.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.