Icelandic Sheepdog🐕 Koirat

Icelandic Sheepdog

Canis lupus familiaris

Hauska Fakta

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.

🏷️ Rotu

Icelandic Sheepdog

💭 Luonne

Friendly, cheerful, eager, loyal, alert

📏 Koko

Medium (9-14 kg)

Elinikä

12-15 years

🎨 Värit

Red, gold, grey, black, cream — with white markings

🌍 Alkuperä

Iceland, Viking era (over 1000 years old)

🏠 Elinympäristö

Domestic — needs regular exercise; prefers cool climates

🍽️ Ravinto

Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions

FCI Ryhmä

Group 5

FCI Osasto

Spitz and Primitive Types

FCI Numero

289