Happy Icelandic Sheepdog day!

Today is the day of the Icelandic Sheepdog!

In the breeding goal for the Icelandic Sheepdog, it is stated:

"The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s native breed of dog. It is the descendant of the dogs brought to Iceland by the original Viking settlers (AD 870-930). The dogs became indispensable in the rounding up of livestock and in the daily work on the farms. Their method of working adapted to the local terrain, farming methods and the people’s hard struggle for survival over the centuries.
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a Nordic Herding Spitz, slightly under medium size, sturdy, with erect ears and a curled tail. Seen from the side the dog is rectangular. The expression is gentle, intelligent and happy. A confident and lively bearing is typical for the breed. There are two types of coat, short and long, both thick and very weather-resistant. There is a marked difference in appearance between the sexes"

Those interested can continue reading in FCI-Standard N° 289.

As usual, we visited the heritage museum in Glaumbær today and enlightened and educated the museum's guests about our national treasure!

Happy Icelandic Sheepdog day!