Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic Sheepdog

The Icelandic sheepdog is a breed of dog of spitz type originating from the dogs brought to Iceland by the Vikings. It is of similar type to the Norwegian Buhund and to the ancestor of the modern Shetland sheepdog and Welsh corgi. They are still commonly used to herd sheep in the Icelandic countryside. These are the current breed standards: Icelandic sheepdogs are tough and energetic. Hardy and agile, they are extremely useful for herding and driving livestock or finding lost sheep. However, the dogs are not known for hunting. Icelandic sheepdogs are very alert and will always give visitors...
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Breed Group:Miscellaneous Class
Place of Origin:Iceland
Also Known As:Islandsk Farehond, Icelandic Spitz, Iceland Dog, Íslenskur fjárhundur, Canis islandicus, Friaar Dog

Description of Icelandic Sheepdog

Colors

Black & White, Chocolate & White, Fawn & White, Gold & White, Gray & White, White & Cream

Temperament

Agile, Energetic, Alert, Hardy, Cheerful, Inquisitive

Behavior and Traits of Icelandic Sheepdog

Breed biology of Icelandic Sheepdog

  • High Exercise Requirement

    Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.

    Life Expectancy

    Low:
    12 yr.
    High:
    15 yr.
  • Shedding Type: Heavy

    Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Icelandic Sheepdog

Miscellaneous Class
Miscellaneous Class

The Miscellaneous Class is an American Kennel Club designation for certain dog breeds that are currently in the AKC Foundation Stock Service Program. The breeds have not been fully recognized and have not yet been assigned to a breed group. They do not appear in the official Stud Book as an AKC recognized breed. They may become fully recognized after substantial, sustained nationwide interest and activity in the breed exists. This includes an...
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Icelandic Sheepdog place of origin

Iceland
Iceland
Population: 318,452

Iceland /ˈaɪslənd/ is a Nordic European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The country has a population of about 320,000 and a total area of 103,000 km . The capital and largest city is Reykjavík, with the surrounding areas in the southwestern region of the country being home to two-thirds of the country's population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior mainly...
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