The Icelandic sheepdog is very likely and a good watchdog. It is a lively dog and learns very quickly, it is social and likes to do the boss a favor. It loves human companionship. It will follow you anywhere and even will sleep at your feet.
The Icelandic sheepdog does not like to be alone a big part of the day. For this reason, he should never be kept in a kennel. It likes the companion of other animals in his household.
It will often bark at running animals because of his herding nature, but does not have a hunting nature. It will always keep track of you when you go out for a walk.
It is very intelligent and easy to train.
The Icelandic sheepdog is a sensitive and affectionate dog. It will watch for strangers and bark but will never bite because it is not aggressive at all. It likes children, but it does not mean that he will allow everything. You should always be careful with children an never leave a dog alone with children. A dog is a still dog.
You never have to wash it, but yo do have to brush it from time to time.
It does not have that doggy smell like other dogs do.
Most of them have double dewclaws at the backlegs.
The dog stays lively and vital until high age, 15 years is not uncommon.
