Herding
Eyjahunda Icelandic Sheepdogs/Dragonfly Farm strives to produce and build “all around farm dogs” as described by breed
experts and the standard. Our dogs are part of our daily lives, live with us and are all herding instinct tested.
Because we respect the County of Origin and ISIC in all matters, we are working to preserve the whole dog and follow ISIC Breeding Guidelines. Having our dogs instinct tested helps us be sure we are doing a good job in this critical area.
HerdingTested
Eyjahunda Dagny [Kol x Breki]
Eyjahunda Bragi [Kol x Breki]
Eyjahunda Falki [Rassie x Tenzing]
Eyjahunda Gydja [Rassie x Tenzing]
Eyjahunda Thorarinn [Rassie x Tenzing]
Pineridge Kolperla
Kersins Kolrassa Krokridandi
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| Eyjahunda Thorarinn |
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months of age.
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| Eyjahunda Gydja moves the geese |
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dog, capable of moving many types of livestock with its bark and unrelenting stamina.
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| Bry herding at the ISAA National, July 2011 Mt. Vernon, WA |
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Herding Tested
Eyjahunda Dagny
Eyjahunda Bragi
Eyjahunda Falki
Eyjahunda Gydja
Eyjahunda Thorarinn
Pineridge Kolperla
Kersins Kolrassa Krokridandi
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| Bry herding at the ISAA National, July 2011 Mt. Vernon, WA |
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| 3.11.10: Eyjahunda Thorarinn “Thorri” passes his Herding Instinct Test at 4 months old. |
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| Bry herding at the ISAA National, July 2011 Mt. Vernon, WA |
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| Eyjahunda Falki moving the geese |
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| Eyjahunda Gydja rounds up the geese easily |
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It was a cold and wet day, perfect for the little Icelandic Sheepdog. I was just cold …
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| Eyjahunda Falki waiting for his turn to herd |
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| Eyjahunda Gydja waiting for her turn |
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| 7.28.10: Eyjahunda Thorarinn working the sheep at a herding lesson |
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it a go in the arena
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| Eyjahunda Bragi “Bry” 7.28.2010 |
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From the Standard
Origin:Iceland
Date
of publication of the original valid standard: 06.03.2007
Utilization: Herding dog
Classification FCI:
Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), section 3 (Nordic Watchdogs and Herders). Without working trial.
Brief historical summary:
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native dog. It was
brought to Iceland with the first Viking
settlers (AD 874 – 930). The Icelandic Sheepdog and its method of
working adapted
to the local terrain, farming methods and the
hard struggle for survival of the Icelandic people over the centuries,
making
it indispensable in the rounding up of
livestock on the farms. The Icelandic Sheepdog’s popularity has
increased over
the last few decades and, despite the fact
the breed is still very small in numbers, it is no longer considered to
be in danger
of extinction.
From the Standard
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General Appearance cont.: The expression
is gentle, intelligent and happy. A confident and lively bearing is typical for this dog.
Behaviour
and temperament: The Icelandic Sheepdog is a hardy and agile herding
dog which barks,
making it extremely useful for
herding or driving livestock in the pastures, in the mountains or
finding stray sheep. The
Icelandic Sheepdog is by nature very
alert and will always give visitors an enthusiastic welcome without
being aggressive.
Hunting instincts are not strong.
The Icelandic Sheepdog is cheerful, friendly, inquisitive,
playful and unafraid.
