| FAQ |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Question: Is this a table or ramp breed? Answer: When we were working on the standard revision, we asked this question of the country of origin and the response was resoundingly, "no". In the FCI countries, the dog is judged on the ground as the Iceland Dog is a working breed |
| Hans-Ake Sperne judging the Icelandic Sheepdog 2008. |
| © Used with permission. |
| Question: At what speed should the judge move the dogs in the ring? Answer: At a nice smooth trot. The Iceland Dog should display agility and endurance with good driving action and cover the ground effortlessly. As one of our expert judges said during an AKC Judges Education event, "Don't be afraid to move them out so that you can see them move. This is a working breed." That judge then moved the group around the ring twice and it was a beautiful site to the observer. |
| Question: Should a wicket be used in the ring? Answer: Because there is not a DQ for height, the judge cannot measure the dog in the ring. In the photo below, AKC Judge Diane Anderson and FCI Judge Guðrún R. Guðjohnsen are measuring a bitch during a ISAA Judges Education Seminar as AKC judges look on. That is a perfect way to attune the eye outside of the show ring. Otherwise, if the judge is attending a show and not judging the breed that day, s/he can ask one of the individuals there with an ISD if they would mind going over to the superintendent's table and measuring the dog. Superintendents should have a wicket available at shows. Please read this for more information: http://www.icelanddogs.com/files/Size.pdf. |
| © Brynja Tomer. Used with permission |
| Lack of pigment |
| Question: What other clubs are responsible for the breed internationally/approved by FCI? Where can I go to get more information about the breed from official clubs? Answer: They are below. Please click blue button. |
|
