Meet the Owner Handler Bill Tsioles
Bill Tsioles shares his journey with Swedish Vallhunds, highlights as an owner-handler, and his passion for dog shows.
March 28, 2025
Swedish Vallhunds are herding dogs with thick sable coats, sturdy construction, and overall no-frills look. Vallhunds are a timeless breed, as comfortable in a suburban backyard as they were on the prow of Viking longships 1,200 years ago. These lively herders are built long and low to the ground—in not quite as exaggerated a fashion as their distant cousins the corgis, but the idea is the same: Their build makes it easier to nip at the heels of cattle and avoid kicks to the head. Balance, power, and smooth movement are breed hallmarks.
Bill Tsioles shares his journey with Swedish Vallhunds, highlights as an owner-handler, and his passion for dog shows.
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Featured photo courtesy by the American Kennel Club. Judging the Swedish Vallhund General Appearance Small, powerful, fearless, sturdily built Spitz herding dog Height to
The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase one from a responsible breeder. Not sure where to begin?
Contact the National Parent Club’s Breeder Referral Program, which is listed on the AKC Breeder Referral Contacts page.
