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Iceland Dog (Friaar Dog)
Medium Breed
The Iceland Dog has often been described as a large dog in a small dog's body; a hardy and agile herding breed that is always alert and ready to enthusiastically announce the arrival of visitors without becoming aggressive.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Iceland
Weight
20-30 pounds/9-13.5 kg (standards may vary)
Height
Males 46cm / 18 1/4 inches;
Females 42cm / 16 1/2 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Double coat, thick and extremely weatherproof
Markings
Several colours are permitted but a single colour should always be predominant. The predominant colours are either: various shades of tan, ranging from cream to reddish brown, chocolate brown, grey or black. White always accompanies the predominant colour.
Lifespan
About 12 years
A cheerful, friendly and inquisitive breed, the Iceland Dog is always ready to play and show affection to its family. It adores children, gets along well with other pets and will desire close contact to its family.
Temperament
The Iceland Dog is a very affectionate and friendly breed. Agile and energetic, this tough little dog has a strong personality and can be quite independent. Always alert, it will give visitors an enthusiastic welcome with its bark, making it a good watchdog. The Iceland dog is a cheerful, friendly, inquisitive and playful breed that adores children, will get along well with other animals and loves to be in the company of its family. It prefers the outdoor lifestyle. Early consistent training and socialisation is a must.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Iceland Dog is an alert, hardy and agile breed with a gentle, intelligent and happy expression. The Iceland Dog was originally bred as a herding breed but is also a good guardian.
- Makes an excellent watchdog, always ready to announce the arrival of visitors
- A hardy and agile herding dog
- Very friendly and always willing to play
- Requires mental activity and sufficient daily exercise
- Tends to have 'home alone anxiety' if not around its family
- Prefers the outdoor lifestyle