About the Breed: Icelandic Sheepdogs are friendly, outgoing, energetic, loving, loyal companions. They want (and demand) to be a part of the family and they do not do well if left alone for long periods of time. They must be trained that it is okay to stay alone or they will sometimes develop separation issues.

They are a naturally clean dog and do not generally have a doggy odor. They shed, especially twice a year when they “blow” their coats. They do not need trimming or grooming. Weekly brushing will keep their coat in good condition. Icelandic sheepdogs come in long and short coat varieties. You will often find many coats in between in length and thickness.

If you are considering an Icie, you should know that they like to bark. They are described in their standard as “a herding breed that barks.” They bark if they are working or playing. This is something that can be modified but it is not fair to think you will be able to totally keep an Icie from barking. It is in their DNA.

All of our breeding dogs have had a minimum of hips checked to rule out hip dysplasia and eyes checked to screen for cataracts or other conditions. All puppies have a vet check prior to placement in their new homes. We follow the breeding practices as set forth by our national breed club: Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America. Prospective owners are required to fill out an application and we attempt to match personalities of puppies to new owners with input from the prospective buyer. The puppies are not first come, first pick.

Send me a message if you would like to learn more! We usually have a litter every year or so. My email is colleen@crossbreezefarm.com. I look forward to hearing from you!