> That's an interesting thought, because the Icelandic Sheepdogs definitely > appear more Spitz-like than shepherd-like, at least any shepherd I can > think > of.
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a herding Spitz-type. > How long were the ISD used to herd sheep in Iceland? I remember reading > that they were, until relatively recently, basically feral and considered > pests by many people. I have never heard they were feral or considered pests. After an intestinal worm outbreak dogs were outlawed in the cities. But I've never heard of them referred to as pests, maybe you're thinking of Shakespeare's line. Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.toltallyice.com
