Bracco Italiano vs Swedish Vallhund
Breed Compatibility
87% Compatible
Energy Level
Bracco Italiano: Energetic0.8
Swedish Vallhund: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Very Compatible
Trainability
Bracco Italiano: Easy Training0.8
Swedish Vallhund: Eager to Please1.0
Very Compatible
Grooming Needs
Bracco Italiano: Occasional Bath/Brush0.2
Swedish Vallhund: Occasional Bath/Brush0.2
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Moderate
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Bracco Italiano4/5
Swedish Vallhund5/5
Good with Other Dogs
Bracco Italiano4/5
Swedish Vallhund3/5
Good with Strangers
Bracco Italiano3/5
Swedish Vallhund3/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Bracco Italiano
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Entropion: Eyelid rolls inward
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Ear Infections: Due to long ears
Eye Problems: Various conditions
Swedish Vallhund
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Retinal Dysplasia: Eye development issue
Patellar Luxation: Kneecap dislocation
Swedish Vallhund Retinopathy: Vision
Intervertebral Disk Disease: Spine
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Vision
Pros & Cons Comparison
Bracco Italiano
Pros
Excellent hunting abilities
Affectionate family companion
Intelligent and trainable
Good with children
Cons
Needs extensive exercise
Can be stubborn
Moderate drooling
Regular grooming required
Swedish Vallhund
Pros
Highly trainable
Good with families
Excellent watchdog
Adaptable to different living situations
Cons
High exercise needs
Can be vocal
Seasonal shedding
Strong herding instinct
Bracco Italiano Fun Fact
Their unique extended trot gait was specifically bred for covering large hunting areas efficiently.
Swedish Vallhund Fun Fact
Swedish Vallhunds were nearly extinct in the 1940s but were saved by the efforts of one breeding pair!
Heritage & Purpose
Bracco Italiano
Origin:
Dating back to the 4th-5th century in Italy, these dogs served as versatile hunting companions for nobility, excelling in pointing and retrieving game in varied terrain.
Swedish Vallhund
Origin:
Dating back to the Viking Age in Sweden, these dogs served as versatile farm helpers, excelling in cattle herding and vermin control throughout Västergötland.
Special Considerations
Bracco Italiano
Regular ear cleaning needed due to long ears. Moderate exercise requirements must be met daily. Hip and eye health should be monitored throughout life.
Swedish Vallhund
Regular grooming during shedding seasons, daily exercise requirements, and early socialization to manage herding instincts are essential care aspects.
Shedding
OccasionalShedding
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