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| Breed Group : | Herding |
| Weight : | male: 25-30 lbs ( 11-13.6 kg ) ; female : 20-25 lbs ( 9-11 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 18 inches ( 45 centimeters ); female: 16 inches ( 40 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Icelandic Sheepdog is the native dog of Iceland. Iceland Sheepdog Dog Breed information’s informs us that the first Viking settlers were the ones who brought the Icelandic Sheepdog puppy into Iceland. It is a farm dog that works well by helping the Icelandic people in farming, specifically rounding up the farm animals, such as the livestock. |
| Breed Character Information : | The Icelandic Sheepdog is not a member of the family of small dogs, but is still like those small sized dogs in character because of their character of being affectionate and able to mingle well not only with children but also with other animals. It is considered to be an excellent dog and at the same time a hard working dog. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The Iceland Sheepdog dog breeds sport a double coat that is described as weatherproof and thick. The coat hairs may either be short or long with the colors being mixed per coat, but with a single color that serves as the predominant coat color. Sample predominant colors are: chocolate brown, black, gray, etc. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The Iceland Sheepdog has a pleasant temperament, actually said to be a lively and cheerful dog. It tends to get attached quickly to its owner and would definitely follow the masters anywhere. Icelandic sheepdogs are friendly both with children and other household pets such as small dogs. However other pets should first be introduced to these dogs by their masters for the Iceland Sheepdogs to interact well. They are also very alert in nature. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | Iceland Sheepdog Dog Breed information’s reiterates the fact that the owner of an Iceland Sheepdog should be an active one, meaning should love to engage in exercises and daily activities together with the Iceland Sheepdog because it is an active dog breed with the agility and liveliness to match. |
| Breed Activity Information : | The Iceland Sheepdog is included in the list of dog breeds that require daily exercise because of its characteristic of being a very active dog. A daily jog or a daily walk is a must as well as other playing activities, e.g. fetching, playing ball, and a lot more. |
| Breed Care Information : | Caring for an Iceland Sheepdog is not that hard. Grooming particularly is an easy task because of its weather proof double coat plus the fact that it is a dog that is able to make it self fairly clean. Coat brushing needs to be done only once or twice a week to remove dead hair. Professional grooming is not a requirement; you just have to make sure that matting is removed and tangles are eradicated. |
| Breed Training Information : | Icelandic Sheepdogs need to undergo firm training and should start in puppy hood. However gentle or kind training methods are a must for training to be successful. AT an early stage, the Iceland Sheepdog should also be brought into socialization as well as obedience training. |
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