Icelandic Sheepdog
Islenskur Fjárhundur, Isländsk Fårhund, Chien de Berger Islandais, Perro de Pastor Islandés, Islandshund, Islandsk Fårehund, Islanninlammaskoira
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a hardy, spitz-type breed brought to Iceland by Norse settlers over 1,000 years ago to herd sheep and protect farms. Friendly and energetic, it has a thick double coat, curled tail, and is known for its cheerful temperament and strong herding instincts.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Herding
TKC Group
Pastoral
Country of Origin
IS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Genetic Material and Diversity
Dental Issues and Teeth
Renal and Urinary
Temperament
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
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Hair, Long
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