Icelandic Sheepdog Day

Post Covid - When life returned to normal, I took Sómi to dog shows and both Sómi and Hraundís to events related to Icelandic Sheepdog Day (every July 18) in Glaumbær. Dog owners from North Iceland often gather there with their dogs.

In this context, it's worth mentioning Mark Watson, who is often called the savior of the Icelandic Sheepdog (more on that later). He is also the savior of Glaumbær, where he generously donated money to preserve the old farm. His birthday is on July 18, which was chosen as Icelandic Sheepdog Day.

Icelandic Sheepdog Day has been celebrated annually since 2016, and the Icelandic Sheepdog Division of the HRFÍ (Icelandic Kennel Club) oversees it in Iceland.