Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Morsom 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.
🏷️ Rase
Icelandic Sheepdog
💭 Temperament
Friendly, cheerful, eager, loyal, alert
📏 Størrelse
Medium (9-14 kg)
⏳ Levetid
12-15 years
🎨 Farger
Red, gold, grey, black, cream — with white markings
🌍 Opprinnelse
Iceland, Viking era (over 1000 years old)
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise; prefers cool climates
🍽️ Kosthold
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ FCI Gruppe
Group 5
✓ FCI Seksjon
Spitz and Primitive Types
✓ FCI Nummer
289