Icelandic Sheepdog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Icelandic Sheepdog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Icelandic Sheepdog originated in Iceland and is covered by FCI Standard N° 289.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI classifies it in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI ideal height at the withers is 46 cm for males and 42 cm for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC ideal height is 18 inches for dogs and 16½ inches for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat, thick and extremely weather resistant.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Allowed colours are fawn and/or red in various shades, chocolate brown, shaded grey and black.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is a hardy, agile herding dog that uses its bark to drive sheep and other livestock.