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Icelandic Sheepdog

    height of an iceland sheepdog
group:spitz /herding height: 12-16" m 42-48cm,
f 38-44cm
weight: 20-30lbs / 9.07-13.61kg
types: long and short-coated
colors: shades of tan from cream to reddish brown, chestnut, fawn, off-white, wheaten, wolf sable. black with white, chocolate brown, grey and black should be predominant
accompanied by white white never dominating. white mostly irregular markings on face, neck, chest feet and tip of tail. with lighter colors on underside from throat to tip of tail. tan and grey dogs may have a black mask and black tipped hairs. tricolor has black coat with white markings and shades of tan on cheeks, above eyes and on legs. pied - patches of tan and or black on white,
physical traits: medium sized, sturdy
hair type: short and long. double coated. thick, fairly coarse, weatherproof outercoat . thick, soft undercoat.
personality/
temperament:
confident, gentle, intelligent, happy, cheerful, friendly, inquisitive, playful, alert, enthusiastic, sociable, hardy, agile, equable, vigilant, learns quickly, brave, courageous, unafraid, can be stubborn, likes to bark, devoted companion, hunting instincts are not strong. enjoys being part of the family and considers it punishment to be left alone
maintenance/
special needs:

easy to train, little grooming, enjoys purpose-driven activities, train in a friendly, consistent manner, extra exercise
nickname: Icelandic Dog, Islenskur Fjárhundur, Islandsk Farehond
origination: Iceland
bred for: farm dog, rounding up livestock, herding/driving livestock in pastures, mountains or finding lost sheep
identifying traits:  
ideal for: herding, companion, sheepdog, stable dog, watchdog, cold climates, agility trials
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 12 yrs  
of interest : Iceland's only native dog, brought to Iceland by first Viking settlers from 874-930 A.D. , once threatened with extinction by distemper, possiblya descendant of the Buhund, has well developed dewclaws , likes to eat fish
health concerns :    
kennel clubs: fci- (spitz and primitive, Nordic Watchdogs and Herders) arba-(spitz breed dog group), ukc - (northern dog breed group)
rescues:    
 
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