Comparison: Norwegian Lundehund and Swedish Vallhund

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

Norwegian Lundehund
Photo: Karen Elise Dahlmo, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Swedish Vallhund
Photo: Matt Lemmon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Norwegian LundehundSwedish Vallhund
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originNorwaySweden
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers32–38 cm–
Weight6–7 kg–
Recognition features
  • Small spitz with unique anatomy: extra functional toes on each foot
  • Neck flexible enough to touch the back; ears can fold shut
  • Red to fawn with black tips and always combined with white
  • 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
CoatDense and rough with soft undercoat and no flag on the tail; red to fawn with black tips always with white, or white with dark patches.Medium-length, hard, close topcoat with soft dense undercoat; grey, greyish brown, greyish yellow, reddish yellow or reddish brown with lighter harness markings.
PurposeNorwegian puffin hunter on steep coastal rocks; today a rare companion.Swedish herding dog (heeler) that nips cattle at the heels; low and sturdy.

Breed page: Norwegian Lundehund · Breed page: Swedish Vallhund

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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.