Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic Sheepdog dog

Cheerful, social spitz herder. Friendly with all.

Size Weight Height Lifespan
Medium 25 - 30 lbs 16 - 18 inches 12 - 14 years
(These are estimates and may vary.)

Origin: Iceland



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Running Digging Swimming Exploring Playing with Toys Obedience Training Tracking Herding Fetch Hiking Socializing Tug Of War Frisbee Chewing Agility Training Cuddling Guarding Hunting

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Clever Protective Affectionate Stubborn Confident Fearless Friendly Docile Energetic Calm Patient Aggressive Gentle Sociable Adaptable Playful Independent Clever Agile Loyal

May be a good fit if you:

  • Are looking for a breed that generally does well with children.
  • Are a first-time dog owner looking for a relatively approachable breed.

Things to consider:

  • This breed may not do well when left alone for long periods.
  • This breed may be less suited to smaller living spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions About Icelandic Sheepdog

The Icelandic Sheepdog is not generally considered hypoallergenic. Individual allergy reactions can vary.

The Icelandic Sheepdog tends to have a moderate level of shedding.

The Icelandic Sheepdog generally needs a moderate amount of routine grooming.

The Icelandic Sheepdog is generally a high-energy breed that tends to enjoy an active routine.

The Icelandic Sheepdog generally benefits from a moderate amount of daily exercise.

The Icelandic Sheepdog has moderate trainability and generally benefits from patient, consistent training.

The Icelandic Sheepdog generally tends to do well with children when properly socialized and supervised.

The Icelandic Sheepdog may get along with other dogs with appropriate socialization and introductions.

The Icelandic Sheepdog is generally considered relatively approachable for first-time dog owners.

The Icelandic Sheepdog may be less suited to apartment living and may benefit from more space.