Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Morkie Versus Swedish Vallhund: Introduction
- Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund: Overview
- Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund
- The Similarities Between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund
- Size (Weight and Height) of Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund
- Lifespan of Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund
- Price of Morkie versus Price of Swedish Vallhund
- Adopting the Morkie versus Adopting the Swedish Vallhund
- Tolerates Being Alone: Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund
- Do Morkies shed more than Swedish Vallhunds?
- Which one drools more, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund?
- Does the Morkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Swedish Vallhund?
- Do Morkies Bark and Howl? What about Swedish Vallhunds?
- Can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Swedish Vallhunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Morkie vs. Swedish Vallhund
- Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Swedish Vallhunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund?
- Are Morkies good family dogs? What about Swedish Vallhunds?
- How Kid-friendly are Morkies and Swedish Vallhunds?
- Is the Morkie Easier to Train than the Swedish Vallhund?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Swedish Vallhund
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund. Which One is a Better Pet?
Morkie Versus Swedish Vallhund: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Morkie and for the Swedish Vallhund. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund.
Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund: Overview
A very important difference between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Morkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Swedish Vallhund is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Swedish Vallhund belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Morkie to the Swedish Vallhund based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund
| Factor | Morkie | Swedish Vallhund |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 4 to 8 inches | 11 inches to 1 foot, 1 inch tall at the shoulder |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 22 to 35 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1950 | $2500 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2381 | $2500 – $2500 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Morkie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Swedish Vallhund. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Swedish Vallhund is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Swedish Vallhund is a better pet than the Morkie. So, you should get the Swedish Vallhund!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund
Below is a list of where the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund are most different:
The Similarities Between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund
The Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund.
Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Swedish Vallhunds weigh 22 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Swedish Vallhunds are 11 inches to 1 foot, 1 inch tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund
The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.
The lifespan of Swedish Vallhunds is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhunds is 13.5 years.
Swedish Vallhunds live longer than Morkies.
Price of Morkie versus Price of Swedish Vallhund
The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. However, the price of a Morkie can be as low as $500 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Swedish Vallhund puppy is $2500. The price of the Swedish Vallhund typically ranges from $2500 – $2500. However, the price of the Swedish Vallhund can be as low as $2500 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 2 Swedish Vallhund puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Swedish Vallhund is more expensive than the Morkie.
| Morkie | Swedish Vallhund | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1950 | $2500 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2381 | $2500 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Morkie and Swedish Vallhund. For different price points, the charts show how many Morkie puppies or how many Swedish Vallhund puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Morkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Swedish Vallhunds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Morkie puppy or the Swedish Vallhund puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Morkie versus Adopting the Swedish Vallhund
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Morkies and many Swedish Vallhunds are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Morkie named Gundy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Morkies like Gundy on pefinder.com.
Also, like Morkies, Swedish Vallhunds are also available for adoption. For example, Talbot is a Male Swedish Vallhund that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Swedish Vallhunds like Talbot that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Boone is the name of another Morkie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more Morkies and Swedish Vallhunds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Swedish Vallhunds can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Morkies shed more than Swedish Vallhunds?
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Swedish Vallhunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Swedish Vallhunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund?
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Swedish Vallhunds are very easy to groom.
Does the Morkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Swedish Vallhund?
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Swedish Vallhunds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Morkies Bark and Howl? What about Swedish Vallhunds?
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Swedish Vallhunds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Swedish Vallhunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Swedish Vallhunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Morkie vs. Swedish Vallhund
Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Swedish Vallhunds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Swedish Vallhunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Swedish Vallhunds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund?
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Swedish Vallhunds get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Morkies good family dogs? What about Swedish Vallhunds?
Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Swedish Vallhunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Morkies and Swedish Vallhunds?
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Swedish Vallhunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Morkie Easier to Train than the Swedish Vallhund?
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Swedish Vallhunds are very easy to train.
Is the Morkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Swedish Vallhund?
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Swedish Vallhunds adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Morkie or the Swedish Vallhund?
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Swedish Vallhunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Morkie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Morkie:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Swedish Vallhund
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Swedish Vallhund that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Swedish Vallhund:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Morkie and how the Swedish Vallhund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Morkie and of the Swedish Vallhund to other breeds:
Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Tibetan Mastiff Morkie versus Leonberger Morkie versus Miniature Poodle Morkie versus Brussels Griffon Morkie versus Chorkie Morkie versus Border Collie Morkie versus French Spaniel Morkie versus Tibetan Spaniel Morkie versus Bedlington Terrier Morkie versus Weimaraner Morkie versus Komondor Morkie versus Cocker Spaniel Morkie versus Australian Cattle Dog Morkie versus Dachshund Morkie versus Vizsla Morkie versus English Toy Spaniel Morkie versus Bedlington Terrier Morkie versus Afador Morkie versus Labrador Retriever Morkie versus Lancashire Heeler Morkie versus Labradoodle Morkie versus Pug Morkie versus English Cocker Spaniel Morkie versus American Hairless Terrier
Swedish Vallhund Versus Other Dog Breeds
Swedish Vallhund versus Shih Tzu Swedish Vallhund versus American Eskimo Dog Swedish Vallhund versus Pomapoo Swedish Vallhund versus Akita Chow Swedish Vallhund versus Shiloh Shepherd Swedish Vallhund versus Saint Berdoodle Swedish Vallhund versus Greyhound Swedish Vallhund versus Saluki Swedish Vallhund versus Xoloitzcuintli Swedish Vallhund versus Mal Shi Swedish Vallhund versus Kai Ken Swedish Vallhund versus Golden Retriever Swedish Vallhund versus Portuguese Pointer Swedish Vallhund versus Bloodhound Swedish Vallhund versus Kooikerhondje Swedish Vallhund versus Mudi Swedish Vallhund versus Boston Terrier Swedish Vallhund versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Swedish Vallhund versus Westiepoo Swedish Vallhund versus Miniature Poodle Swedish Vallhund versus Lowchen Swedish Vallhund versus Portuguese Water Dog Swedish Vallhund versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Swedish Vallhund versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Swedish Vallhund versus Coton de Tulear
Conclusion: Morkie versus Swedish Vallhund. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Morkie and the Swedish Vallhund better suits you and your family.