Icelandic Sheepdog - Top 10 Facts

Icelandic Sheepdog is a breed of dog of spitz type originating from the dogs brought to Iceland by the Vikings. These dogs were used to protect flocks, especially lambs, from birds of prey.

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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Icelandic Sheepdog that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Group: Herding Dogs
Weight: 20 to 30 pounds
Height: 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 6 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 14-15 years

Icelandics are one of the 50 or so northern breeds from around the world classified as spitzes. The breed’s “spitziness” is expressed by a dense coat, foxy face, pointed ears, and a bushy, curling tail. Icelandics, standing no higher than 18 inches at the shoulder, is just under what we’d consider medium-sized. They come in several predominant colors, always accompanied by white markings. An endearing trait is a facial expression: friendly, happy, always looking as though there’s no place they’d rather be than with you.

It's thought that invading Vikings brought the ancestors of this breed with them to Iceland in the ninth century. Thanks to the isolation of Iceland, today's Icelandic Sheepdogs — also called the Icelandic Spitz or Icelandic Dog — probably look a lot like their ancestors.

For centuries the Icelandic Sheepdog was used to protect flocks, especially lambs, from birds of prey, and to this day he retains the habit of watching the sky and barking at birds. He also barks to alert his family to anything and everything that he sees or hears. He's too friendly to be much of a guard dog, but you'll never be surprised by visitors.

Affectionate, confident, and playful, the Icelandic Sheepdog gets along well with people and other dogs. Males tend to be more laidback and cuddly than females. Trained with consistency and patience, Icelandics learn quickly and willingly.

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👉 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:54 1. Their history
1:51 2. Their physical appearance
2:47 3. They are active dogs
3:44 4. They bark a lot
4:28 5. They are heavy shedders
5:00 6. Their training requirements
5:38 7. They love kids and other animals
6:25 8. The Icelandic sheepdog day
7:07 9. They are a healthy breed
7:56 10. They are expensive dogs
8:28 Outro

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