The only native small-to-medium-sized dog breed in Iceland, the Icelandic Sheepdog has thick, double coats and pointed ears and has a very bushy tail.
Icelandic Sheepdogs can have short or long hair and their coat varies like colors black and white, cream and white, fawn and white, gold and white, gray and white, red and white, sable and white, tan and white, white, tan, and black, or chocolate and white with a variety of markings and occasionally a black mask.
The Iceland Sheepdog weighs between 11.5 and 16 kg (25 and 35 pounds) with a shoulder measurement of 15 to 19 inches (38 to 48 cm).
The Iceland Sheepdog weighs between 11.5 to 16 kg (25 and 35 pounds), height 15 to 19 inches (38 to 48 cm), average lifespan 12 to 15 years.
Icelandic Sheepdogs are friendly, curious, and energetic dogs.They might not be the best option for families with young children.Due to their high level of activity, Icelandic Sheepdogs need regular exercise.
