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Icelandic Sheepdog |
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| group: herding / spitz |
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:
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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: |
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| ideal for: |
herding, companion, sheepdog,
stable dog, watchdog, cold climates, agility trials |
| good with kids? |
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| life expectancy: |
12 yrs |
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| 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: |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci-
(spitz and primitive, Nordic Watchdogs and Herders) arba- (spitz
breed dog group), ukc - (northern dog breed group) |
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