Icelandics are one of the 50 or so northern breeds from around the world classified as spitzes. The breed’s “spitziness” is expressed by a dense coat, foxy face, pointed ears, and a bushy, curling tail. Icelandics, standing no higher than 18 inches at the shoulder, are just under what we’d consider medium sized. They come in several predominant colors, always accompanied by white markings. An endearing trait is the facial expression: friendly, happy, always looking as though there’s no place they’d rather be than with you. The Icelandic Sheepdog, Iceland’s only native dog breed, is a charmingly friendly and faithful all-around herder of small-to-medium size. A densely coated Nordic spitz-type breed, Icelandics are enthusiastically devoted to their humans.
Life Span
12–14 years
Weight
5.1–6.2 kg
Height
106.5–116.1 cm
Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
Shedding
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Good with Pets
Yes
Apartment
Friendly
The Icelandic Sheepdog belongs to the Herding Group.
The average lifespan of a Icelandic Sheepdog is 12 to 14 years.
Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are valued for their friendly, playful, inquisitive nature.
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