The Icelandic sheepdog
The sheepdog came to Iceland in the years 870 to 930, in Iceland’s period of settlement, with nordic vikings. Over the years it became more adapt to Icelandic landscape and weather, and struggled for existence besides icelanders. At the end of the 18th century there raged a disease among dogs in Iceland, wich brought down about ¾ of all dogs in Iceland. Many of the dogs who died from this disease were Icelandic sheepdogs, and when the disease had been exterminated the Icelandic sheepdog was very desirable among Icelanders. It had almost been extinct because of the disease, but today the stock has gotten bigger an it´s not considered to be in danger of extinction any more.
The sheepdog came to Iceland in the years 870 to 930, in Iceland’s period of settlement, with nordic vikings. Over the years it became more adapt to Icelandic landscape and weather, and struggled for existence besides icelanders. At the end of the 18th century there raged a disease among dogs in Iceland, wich brought down about ¾ of all dogs in Iceland. Many of the dogs who died from this disease were Icelandic sheepdogs, and when the disease had been exterminated the Icelandic sheepdog was very desirable among Icelanders. It had almost been extinct because of the disease, but today the stock has gotten bigger an it´s not considered to be in danger of extinction any more.
Furry
Short haired
The Icelandic sheepdog is an avarage sized dog, with medium-sized ears and a curled tail. Its coat can both be furry and short haired, but it´s always thight and water rejective. The Icelandic sheepdog has a lot of color variations. The Icelandic sheepdog has a very strong character, and it is also very curious. It´s very playful and gentle with children, it´s also very smart and hard-working. It´s very careful about its home, and watches over the house and it´s owners. He often gets very excited when guests arrive, though, without being agressive. The Icelandic sheepdog is very independent by nature, and some even say it often thinks it is human.
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