Swedish Vallhunds aren't ideal for apartments, but might be able to live there successfully if there are enough opportunities to find larger spaces nearby to play.

While Swedish Vallhunds prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.

Swedish Vallhunds do well with kids. As with any dog they should be monitored closely, they're unlikely to become aggressive.

Swedish Vallhunds love other people and will tend to run up to them for affection. They quickly become great friends with anyone.

Although Swedish Vallhunds will mostly get along with other dogs, they may have some issues. They can typically be dealt with by socializing them with other dogs.

As far as dogs go, Swedish Vallhunds bark an average amount. You can expect them to bark to alert you, get your attention, or when there are strangers or other dogs.

Swedish Vallhunds shed a medium amount. They will have seasonal shedding, but aren't terrible to clean up after.

With a Swedish Vallhund you won't need to dedicate any extra time to special grooming. Their coats are easy to deal with.

Expect Swedish Vallhunds to have high energy levels and need a lot of exercise. You'll need to find options to release this energy or they may exibit bad behavior.

Typically, Swedish Vallhunds are easy to train. They enjoy the bonding process with their owner and are quick to learn.

Swedish Vallhunds do well in cold weather. You may need to protect their paws, but they'll do well in colder climates.

Although Swedish Vallhunds can tolerate hot conditions, be careful not to expose them for too long.