IcelandSheepdog is a typical working dog, from his bark You can perceive his character from the inside, and you can know from his appearance that he is a dog that loves sports very much, so it is not suitable for keeping in the city, and needs regular grooming.

A hard working and agile sheepdog, barking to herd, drive herds and find lost sheep and cattle. Very alert by nature, always giving visitors a warm welcome without any hostility. The hunting instinct is no longer strong. It's a cheerful, friendly, curious, and fearless companion who loves games.

Strong and vigilant, stubborn and kind, more barking, can be used as a guard dog, requires strict training. Not suitable for urban life, can adapt to cold climates, easy to train, suitable for keeping in remote rural areas, factories and other places, is a very good watchdog.

Icelandsheepdog The country of origin is Iceland. As the name suggests, it is an icy island country. Therefore, Icelandic Sheepdogs are quite capable of self-control in terms of diet. Eating raw food is their favorite. Of all the foods, they like to eat fish.

Feeding points

Puppy needs higher energy during the growth period than other periods. Therefore, the protein, fat and minerals in the food are required more than other times. Protein and calcium and phosphorus are very important for the development of puppies' teeth and bones and muscle growth. Therefore, for owners who have no breeding experience, it is best to buy the better food for puppies on the market.

If you want to prepare your own puppy food, it is best to consult the relevant veterinary nutritionist, and pay attention to whether it can match the various nutrients required for the growth of the puppy. Special attention should be paid to calcium and phosphorus in nutrition. Insufficient calcium and phosphorus can affect the growth of puppies, resulting in skeletal hypoplasia or rickets. Therefore, an appropriate amount of calcium and phosphorus supplements should be added to the feed. Too much nutrition, however, can also stunt the puppy's growth and continue to cause more serious health problems, such as obesity, bone disorders, and heart or kidney disease. Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that you buy the corresponding dog food according to the growth stage of the puppy The most convenient and secure. Puppies should be fed 3-4 meals a day during the 2-3 months of life; when they are 4-6 months old, this can be reduced to 2 meals a day. The amount of feeding should be determined according to the size and needs of the dog.

IcelandSheepdog The ideal height should be 31cm~41cm; the ideal weight should be 9kg~14kg. The dog has a lot of exercise and is troublesome to care for, so it is not suitable for raising in the city.

Morphology

【Head】

Arched head

【Ears】 ]

Erect, medium-sized

[Eyes]

Medium-sized alert eyes with eyebrows

【Nose】

Mouth short and fine, large nose

【Chin】

Black lips

[Limbs]

Forelegs are thick

【 Paws]

Suspended toes similar to Lundhounds

[Tail]

Set high and curled.

【coat color】

light yellow long hair, golden long hair, red long hair, black long hair

【Gait】

Flexible, good endurance, easy and effortless movement

【Appearance】

Head The structure is firm and the skin is compact. The skull is slightly longer than the muzzle. The head is triangular in shape both from above and from the side. Nose black or dark brown. The muzzle is well developed and the bridge of the nose is straight. Lips black or dark brown, tightly closed. Eyes are medium in size, almond shaped, dark brown. The ears are erect, medium in size, triangular, rounded at the tips and responsive to sound. The neck is of medium length, with pronounced muscles and compact skin. The body is strong, with a straight back, strong and well muscled. Hip moderately short and broad. The chest is deep and broad. Abdomen slightly retracted. The tail is high at the base and curled over the back. The forelegs are straight, the hind legs are broad and well muscled. Feet are oval, slightly arched and compact, with well-developed pads. The coat is double-layered and thick, and there are two types, short-haired and long-haired, but these two types of coats have the following characteristics in common: the outer hair is rough, and the inner layer is thick and soft. Shorter hair on face, crown, ears, and front of legs; longer on neck, chest, and back of legs. Colors come in different shades of brown: from pale yellow to reddish brown and dark brown (chocolate), gray, black. and often accompanied by white patches.