The Icelandic Sheepdog is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Iceland for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Also known as Icelandic Spitz, Iceland Dog, Íslenskur Fjárhundur, Canis islandicus
Origin
- Country
- Iceland
- Region
- Iceland (nationwide, rural farms)
Group
- Herding
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 44–48 cm · Female 40–44 cm
- Weight
- Male 11–18 kg · Female 9–14 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- tan, black, chocolate brown, grey, cream, white markings, pied
Traits
- alert, friendly, playful, inquisitive, confident, cheerful