KleinHaus Swedish Vallhunds

KleinHaus Swedish Vallhunds We are hobby breeders of Swedish Vallhunds. Please feel free to ask us any questions about this breed that we love.

Nacho Average Litter
06/11/2026

Nacho Average Litter

The life is Gouda litter
06/11/2026

The life is Gouda litter

Look at these chunky monkeys!! They are very good eaters.
06/09/2026

Look at these chunky monkeys!! They are very good eaters.

How to Choose an Ethical BreederNot all breeders are created equal. A cute puppy today can become a lifetime of heartbre...
06/08/2026

How to Choose an Ethical Breeder

Not all breeders are created equal. A cute puppy today can become a lifetime of heartbreak if health, temperament, and proper raising practices aren't prioritized.

Here are a few things to look for when choosing a breeder:

✅ Health testing appropriate for the breed. Not just a vet check, but the recommended genetic and orthopedic testing. Puppies should go home with first vaccinations and a health certificate from a veterinarian.

✅ Puppies raised in a clean, enriching environment with plenty of age-appropriate experiences.

✅ A breeder who can tell you about the temperament, strengths, and weaknesses of their dogs, not just their appearance.

✅ Lifetime support. Ethical breeders don't disappear after the puppy goes home.

✅ A contract that requires the dog be returned to the breeder if the owner can no longer keep it.

✅ Careful screening of buyers. Good breeders care where their puppies end up and aren't afraid to say "no." Honestly, if a breeder turns you down because your lifestyle doesn't meet the needs of that puppy, you should be thanking them.

🚩 Red flags include unwillingness to discuss health testing, pressure to buy quickly, and breeders who seem more interested in collecting deposits than finding the right homes.

The best breeders aren't selling puppies, they're carefully planning and raising future family members. Take your time, ask questions, and remember that a responsible breeder will be interviewing you just as much as you're interviewing them. 🐾

06/07/2026

*Long Video Alert*

We did our first barrier challenge this morning

Barrier challenges are exercises designed to teach puppies how to handle frustration, think through problems, and work independently.

Rather than immediately giving a puppy access to something they want, a small obstacle or barrier is placed between the puppy and the reward (food, a toy, a littermate, or a person).

The goal is not to make the puppy fail or become overwhelmed.
Instead, the puppy learns that persistence, problem-solving, and calm behavior can help them achieve what they want.

Benefits of Barrier Challenges:

●Builds confidence and resilience.

●Improves frustration tolerance.

●Encourages independent thinking and problem-solving.

●Helps puppies recover more quickly when faced with obstacles.

●Creates dogs that are less likely to panic or shut down when things don't go their way.

Barrier challenges also give me some insight into what homes would be best for which puppy. An inexperienced pet home likely wouldn't enjoy life with the most bold and brave puppy. Alternatively, a competive sport dog home would not enjoy the puppy who sits back and cries when he can't get what he wants.

Please note , the crying puppy at end did eventually make it over. 🙂

06/05/2026

The puppies are eating mush! If you need me at any point over the next 7 weeks, I will be here. Cleaning up p**p 🤣

06/03/2026

The babies are really starting to toddle. We expanded their boxes and have added some sensory items.

We expose puppies to something new every day. New sounds, new sights, new textures under their feet.

Happy 2 weeks! Everyone got dewormed today!
06/01/2026

Happy 2 weeks! Everyone got dewormed today!

We had a beautiful day at the Ladies Dog club show in Wrentham today.Sebastian took Best of breed, earning 2 points and ...
05/31/2026

We had a beautiful day at the Ladies Dog club show in Wrentham today.

Sebastian took Best of breed, earning 2 points and a champion defeat toward his grand championship.
Sebastian was bred by Sandra Kay , Lou Guyton , and Dan Campeau . He is owned, shown and loved by me

Ahsoka took Best puppy in breed and a puppy herding group 2!! Ahsoka was bred by me, and is owned shown and loved by Abby Bridges

Hoax took puppy best of opposite and I let him cone home with me even though he got beaten by his sister 🤣. Hoax was bred by and is owned, shown and loved by me.

The Nacho Average Litter
05/31/2026

The Nacho Average Litter

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