Heather II
Icelandic sheepdog · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago
She has decided the whole ocean is a thing to be barked at.
About the Icelandic sheepdog
- Origin
- Iceland; brought by Norse settlers, the only native breed
- Size
- 42–46 cm; 9–14 kg
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Thick double coat, short or long; heavy moult
- Feature
- Double hind dewclaws are traditional and prized
- Health
- Sound, but a small gene pool; hip dysplasia, patellar luxation
Read more about the icelandic sheepdog — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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