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Also known as Iceland Dog, Islandsk Farehund
A cheerful Viking farm dog with a curled tail and a big voice
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a hardy spitz-type herder that came to Iceland with the Vikings. Cheerful, friendly and eager, it loves people and company, but it barks readily and sheds a thick double coat.
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This breed needs about 60 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
60
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
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Yes, they were bred to bark to gather and alert on the farm. Training a quiet cue early and providing enough activity keeps it manageable.
They are cheerful, playful and generally friendly with children and other pets. Their herding instinct may show as nipping when they get excited, so early guidance helps.
A lot. The double coat sheds year round and heavily twice a year, so regular brushing is essential.
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