Icelandic Sheepdog🐕 Chiens

Icelandic Sheepdog

Canis lupus familiaris

Fait Amusant

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.

🏷️ Race

Icelandic Sheepdog

💭 Tempérament

Friendly, cheerful, eager, loyal, alert

📏 Taille

Medium (9-14 kg)

Espérance de vie

12-15 years

🎨 Couleurs

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

🌍 Origine

Iceland, Viking era (over 1000 years old)

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — needs regular exercise; prefers cool climates

🍽️ Alimentation

Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions

Groupe FCI

Group 5

Section FCI

Spitz and Primitive Types

Numéro FCI

289