Roguedog Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi everyone, Just wondering if there is anyone here who either breeds or shows vallhunds... got a couple of questions to ask with regard to breed standards etc... cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Megz- Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 There is a Swedish Vallhund thread in the Breed Sub Forums - I'm sure the frequenters can help you in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 If u pop over to the spitz thread there are a couple of vally people in there to chat to ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dju Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 It's not a very common breed, so Ausled is one of the only breeders in the DOL listings that frequent these forums. Otherwise, this thread holds a lot of information about the breed from owners on DOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Try messaging Sharon (Ausled kennels) http://www.dolforums.com.au/user/36078-swedishdogsdownunder/ She is a wealth of knowledge and happy to talk Vall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaJ Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Roguedog What do you want to know about the Swedish Vallhund standard? I have good knowledge of the standard we use in Australia as well as the standard used in country of origin. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roguedog Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 just wondering if a white paw is acceptable or a fault.... ill also shoot over to the breed section to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaJ Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) just wondering if a white paw is acceptable or a fault.... ill also shoot over to the breed section to ask... White paw or paws ok. Quote from ANKC standard: white markings are acceptable, but never in excess of one-third of total colour. and quote from FCI standard i.e. standard from country of origin: White is permitted to a small extent as a narrow blaze, neck spot or slight necklace. White markings are permitted on chest, fore-and hindlegs, but white socks may not extend above upper half of leg. Edited cause I had to go looking for exact wording used in Swedish standard and other FCI countries. Cheers Edited July 2, 2011 by LisaJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roguedog Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 cheers!!!! how about the tail? the girl im thinking of showing has a full tail, not curled... when stacked should the tail be held up?? sorry for the seemingly stupid questions but ive never shown a vallhund before, I think I need to come to a few shows to watch the veterans do their thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDDU Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 cheers!!!! how about the tail? the girl im thinking of showing has a full tail, not curled... when stacked should the tail be held up?? sorry for the seemingly stupid questions but ive never shown a vallhund before, I think I need to come to a few shows to watch the veterans do their thing.. Hi Roguedog, have you been in touch with breeder, your breeder should be able to help you with all those questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roguedog Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 I have the dog but not the paperwork yet, her previous owner is a friend and is getting it together for me to transfer her into my name, once I have the paperwork ill know her lines and breeder... she is main reg so ill be able to continue her show career (once I have an understanding of the standard and how a vallhund should be shown!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaJ Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hi Roguedog Here is a link to the ANKC breed standard for Swedish Vallhund http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=153. Troy has copied it in "Breed 101". Since you will be showing your bitch in Australia not much need to read up on the FCI breed standard. Have fun Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roguedog Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 thanks LisaJ! you have been very helpful... her eyes are a little too light but other than that she seems to be a good representitive of the breed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaJ Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 ... her eyes are a little too light but other than that she seems to be a good representitive of the breed... I am sure you saw this paragraph of the standard too: Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. And these paragraphs (also from the standard) that - to me - makes them such special and lovely dogs to live with: Characteristics: Appearance and expression denote a watchful, alert, energetic dog. Temperament: Friendly, active, eager to please. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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