Iceland is an island country located at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. Although the land area is small, there is a kind of cute dog living on this island, which is Icelandic Sheepdog. As its name suggests, the Icelandic Sheepdog was originally used for herding and searching for lost sheep. However, they are not good at hunting and do not have a strong desire to hunt. In addition, they are friendly to people and obey their owners' instructions, so they have become a popular companion dog. But someone may ask: How to choose an Icelandic Sheepdog? Don’t worry, the editor will tell you about it next.
1. Look at the price< /p>
Since there are currently not many families raising Icelandic Sheepdogs in China, many people do not know the market price of Icelandic Sheepdogs. According to the editor's understanding, the current market price of Icelandic Sheepdog is about 3,000 yuan. The specific price will be affected by the appearance, bloodline, and the quality of each dog. You can refer to it when purchasing. However, it is worth noting that as long as it is a healthy Icelandic Sheepdog, its price will generally not be less than 3,000 yuan. If you find that the price of an Icelandic Sheepdog is less than 3,000 yuan when selecting, then the dog may be suffering from For certain diseases, it is not recommended for everyone to buy.
2. Look at the body characteristics
If you want to choose an adult Icelandic Sheepdog, then its body shape should meet the following characteristics: Male Icelandic Sheepdogs are 16.5-18.9 inches tall at the withers and weigh 24.3-30.9 pounds; female Icelandic Sheepdogs are 15.0-17.3 inches tall at the withers and weigh 19.8-24.3 pounds. In addition, Icelandic Sheepdogs are very strong, muscular, and well-proportioned. When you are selecting, if you find that the dog’s body shape characteristics are quite different from the standard, it is not recommended to buy it.
3. Look at the head features
The head of the Icelandic Sheepdog is slightly longer and shaped like a triangle when viewed from above; the ears are medium-sized and distributed on the head. On both sides of the head, the position is higher, always upright, and the shape is triangular; the eyes are medium-sized, almond-shaped, and dark brown in color; the nose is medium-sized, black or dark brown in color; the muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull, and the lips are black , the teeth have a scissors bite. When everyone is choosing, ifIf it is found that the dog’s head characteristics are quite different from the standard, it is a dog with impure blood, and it is not recommended for everyone to buy.
4. Look at the coat and coat color
The coat of the Icelandic Sheepdog is divided into two types: long-haired and short-haired. The hair has a common characteristic, that is, the outer hair is relatively rough, and the inner hair is very thick and soft. The coat color ranges from cream to reddish brown, chocolate brown, gray, and black. All of the above colors may be mixed with white, but white is not the main color. When choosing, you need to carefully check the coat and color of the dog. If there is a big difference, it is not recommended for you to buy.
5. Look at the personality
The Icelandic Sheepdog is very lively, friendly to people, and full of curiosity about new things. Moreover, it also likes to exercise and can obey its owner's instructions. Therefore, when you are choosing, if you find that the Icelandic Sheepdog is lazy, inactive, or aggressive, we do not recommend you to buy it.
Okay, the above are the tips for purchasing Icelandic Sheepdog. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. If you want to breed in the near future, you may wish to refer to it~