ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG

About AD 874 to 930 by the Scandinavian Scandinavian colonists into Germany, Iceland, Iceland, and its way of working dogs are adapted to local terrain and animal husbandry methods, several centuries Icelanders struggle for survival has been its as essential to livestock herders. Some people say that dogs Iceland Iceland by the Norwegian people to join, saying it made Fria dogs, Iceland, Norway may be the ancestors of dogs shepherd, which, like Norway, Shepherd, appearance and the fox is very similar to other types of dogs, but dogs are also Iceland mainly shepherd, rather than hound. 19-20 turn of the century, due to an epidemic disease causing the brink of extinction, Iceland dogs. Later in the Iceland and British breeders and enthusiasts were able to survive under the joint efforts. In the past few decades, Iceland has increased the number of dogs, though there are still too many, but no longer in danger of extinction.

【Character】

Work hard and quick shepherd, through the bark to grazing, driving herds and look for the lost sheep and cattle. Nature is very alert, always a warm welcome to visitors but not with any hostility. Has been very strong hunting instinct. It is cheerful, friendly, curious, love the game of fearless companion.

【Size】

Height: 33 ~ 41cm

Weight: 11 ~ 14kg

【Appearance】

The head structure, strong, skin tight. Slightly longer than the dolphin's skull. The head, whether from above or from the side were tested to see the triangle. Nose black or dark brown. Proboscis well developed, straight nose. Lips black or dark brown, closed tightly. Eyes Medium size, almond-shaped, dark brown. Erect ears, medium size, triangular, ear-side smooth, when you turn to reflect sensitivity to sound. Medium length of neck, muscle obviously, skin tight. Body robust, back straight, strong, muscular. Hip moderately short, wide. Deep broad chest. Abdomen slightly at close. Tail root of the tail high, curled in the back. Forelegs straight, wide hind leg muscles well-developed. Foot oval-shaped, arched and compact, floor mats well-developed. Phi wool double, thick, there are two types, Short-haired-and long-haired type, but the two types of wooly following common characteristics: the outer hair is more rough, with thick inner layer of soft hair. The face, head, ears, legs, short hair, front side; neck, chest, legs and rear hair longer. Brown color to varying degrees: from light yellow to reddish-brown and dark brown (chocolate color), gray, black. And often accompanied by white patches.