Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Dato Curioso
Icelandic Sheepdogs are the only native dog breed in Iceland and were brought by Viking settlers.
Small to medium Spitz-type herding dog from Iceland. Friendly, cheerful, and eager to work.
🏷️ Raza
Icelandic Sheepdog
💭 Temperamento
Friendly, cheerful, eager, loyal, alert
📏 Tamaño
Medium (9-14 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
12-15 years
🎨 Colores
Red, gold, grey, black, cream — with white markings
🌍 Origen
Iceland, Viking era (over 1000 years old)
🏠 Hábitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise; prefers cool climates
🍽️ Dieta
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ Grupo FCI
Group 5
✓ Sección FCI
Spitz and Primitive Types
✓ Número FCI
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