“Breeding by numbers alone
is a little like painting by numbers – sure you’ll get a picture. But creating a truly great dog, is like creating a masterpiece, it’s an art and a science.”
Barahwolfe – Otago. Real Dogs for Real Life.
We breed ‘Heart Dogs’, able fit naturally into your home and life.
Hi – I am Peta Dowle, an Otago based Vet Nurse and Breeder of Swedish Valhunds. My focus is dogs with great temperament first; sound stable dogs, confident, biddable, and a pleasure to own not just dogs that look pretty. The handsome good looks you see below here, which we are known for is our hallmark and thrown in free. Temperament first.
With more than 20 years’ experience in the breed, I strive to combine deep pedigree knowledge, with practical husbandry forged in the vet clinic and on the farm. Through this and careful selection of international bloodlines I produce dogs that are easy to love, true to breed type and origin – dogs which are genuinely enjoyable to live with. We raise puppies up to be great companion dogs – your dog should be one you are proud of and happy to come home to.
Learn about the legacy we are building for the breed in New Zealand and Our Approach via the menu above.
Is a Swedish Vallhund Right for You?
Most people who come to us are not looking for a show dog vying for weekend ribbons. They’re looking for a proper companion; a family dog – for real people living real lives in a modern world. The Swedish Vallhund might suit you if you’re looking for a dog that:
- Wants to be part of every day life.
- Is intelligent and enjoys training.
- Bonds closely with their people.
- Is active, but not extreme.
- Has lots of personality, confidence, and presence.
Swedish Vallhunds suit a wide range of homes—from families with children/teens to individuals, couples, and retirees—provided they are included, engaged, and valued as a member of the household.
Looking for a Puppy?
Most of our puppies are placed in family homes, and adapt well to a wide range of environments—homes with or without children, with or without other pets, and/or farm animals.
If you think a Swedish Vallhund might be the right fit for you, the next step is to get in touch.
The process from here:
- Start by getting in touch – tell us a little about yourself, your home, and what you’re looking for in a dog.
- We reply to everyone. f it looks like a good fit, we’ll arrange a phone call to talk things through and answer any questions you may have.
- Join the wait list. We only take a small number of committed homes onto our wait list. A deposit is required at this stage.
