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Herdingsmall🌍 Icelandall-around herder and farm dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Happy, alert, friendly, energetic
Popularity
687
Spitz herder that smiles; upbeat, vocal, and thrives with activity.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
double coat, thick and extremely weather resistant, in short-haired or long-haired varieties
Colors
fawn, gold, chocolate, black, gray with white markings
Male height
18–18 in
Female height
16–16 in
Male weight
30–45 lb
Female weight
20–30 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
