What is the only native breed in Iceland?

What is the most magical team in this European Cup? There is no doubt that it must be Iceland. Although the final of14 was defeated by the host country France this morning, since the start of the European Cup, Portugal, Hungary and Austria have been tied in stoppage time, and England have been beaten 2-0/Kloc-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. This small country with a population of only 330,000 has really performed many miracles for us. Anyway, as a pet lover, Bian Xiao naturally wants to know about Icelandic dogs. Iceland not only has few people, but also has few breeds of dogs. Today we will introduce icelandic sheepdog, the only native species in Iceland.

I. Introduction

Icelandic Sheepdog, alias: Icelandic Dog, English name: Icelandic Sheepdog, is a medium-sized dog with vertical ears and curly tail. Seen from the side, this kind of dog is square. Double wool can adapt to bad weather. Easy to feed, obedient, agile and brave, he is a dog who likes to work. In the wilderness without roads, they are fearless in the face of bad weather. He is alert by nature and always welcomes visitors warmly without any hostility. Hunting instinct is not very strong. It is a cheerful, friendly, curious and fearless companion who loves games.

Second, history.

It is the only native variety in Iceland. It was brought to Iceland by Scandinavian colonists from about 874 to 930 AD. The Icelandic dog and its working style are very suitable for the local topography and animal husbandry. Icelanders who have struggled for centuries have regarded it as an indispensable shepherd. Some people say that Icelandic dogs were introduced to Iceland by Norwegians, and they are called Fria dogs. The ancestors of Icelandic dogs may be Norwegian shepherds. Like the Norwegian shepherd dog, it is similar in appearance to other types of fox dogs. Icelandic dogs are mainly shepherds rather than hounds. /kloc-at the turn of the 20th century, Icelandic dogs were on the verge of extinction due to an epidemic. Later, with the joint efforts of breeders and enthusiasts in Iceland and Britain, they survived. In the past few decades, the number of Icelandic dogs has increased. Although the number is not too large, there is no danger of extinction.

As an excellent sheepdog, its development has a bumpy history. This kind of dog often eats the carcasses of sheep infected with echinococcosis and gets infected with echinococcosis, thus transmitting the parasite to their owners. In order to control the spread of echinococcosis, dogs are forbidden in Reykjavik, Iceland. Until now, the ban is still effective, and various anti-worm drugs have controlled the occurrence of parasitic diseases.