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1049 Hepburn Road, Chase, BC V0E 1M1. She goes nuts chasing rabbits, but I don't know what she would do if she caught up to one. We once had our female ISD take off when she saw a large hawk overhead and she ran, head up, straight across a field, intent on chasing that hawk away, barking as she ran. Gletta produced four lovely little boys but it would have been quite splendid had she produced two little boys and two little girls. Parents: Meyja fra Pineridge Icelandics mother ) My oldest daughter could come home once or twice a year and he was fine with her; but we had to crate Augie when my nephew came over every month or so. Tan shades, chocolate, brown, grey, black. Im a small breeder of Icelandic Sheepdogs in B.C., for 9 years. We are really enjoying Meyja's puppies and the families who were hoping for them to arrive last February are particularly excited! We have also had considerable problems with being able to send any pictures on our computer. Audurs Hnerrir (call name Frosti) father ) She was barking nervously, so I got closer to the rock were Eydis was standing and extended my hand to calm her down and invite her to come in the water with us. **Truffle is 10 months old now, and she is getting more control over her barking, so I can do more things with her, without creating a public nuisance. He especially likes "Let it Be." Prized for its ability to herd and guard sheep in the hostile terrain of Iceland, the breed is known for its ability to scent lost sheep, even when buried in over a foot of snow. This will So three cheers, we are making progress!Here are some fun stories of life with the Icelandic Sheepdog that show the wonderful native intelligence and loving nature of the breed. litters after the breeding announcements. 11, 2012. Yep, the retirement dog is going to be a female ISDmaybe one of Rosie's great-great-great granddaughters! You have more control over dogs and can break their dangerous habit of trying to attack cars/tires as they pass. Gletta and Narri Breeding CKC regd, Reservations to qualified homes. One more puppy is heading home to California at the weekend. They are all very healthy, eyes open, hearing good and starting to take notice of what is going on around them. What I did was every time a car would go by, I would give her a little piece of food (cut up chicken, liver, etc.) You would think that this would keep the dogs contained, but we have two young females who at about 1 year of age decided to basically fly over the gates and 4 ft. fencing whenever they want to. Male is very reliable and cautious. Eric has a medium length coat and has a typical Spitz look, and Kolur a long haired upright coat and looks a little more like a Husky. Do kids with dogs fare better than those without? Canadian Dogs is a division of Redstone Media Group Inc. However, there are four families looking forward to December 4th when they head to the vet for their four-way shot, health check and microchipping. We also kept a puppy from Gletta's last litter (Tindra - Icelandic for Twinkle, which is a very appropriate name for her!) I also adopted an older female Aussie, she was as trainable as ISDs but not as attached to us (again, that might be individual personality) but ISDs are definitely better with strangers. Of course, we didnt allow that, but it did set off a habit of digging which seems more to follow the underground mole trails. We have been breeding Icelandic Sheepdogs for eighteen years now and actually got a phone call from Arizona from the owner of one of the puppies from our first litter to say that he has reached the grand old age of eighteen. I heard Truff barking on and off, so I finally decided to go check out what was going on. Exercise: Please contact us at pineice@mail.ocis.net if you are interested in a Grooming: He knows that is where he sleeps at night and it's all night and we'll let him out to go to the bathroom but that is it until we get up in the morning. It has really been successful. Alfur is a small Icelandic, has a double curled tail, short coat lying flat and could almost be mistaken for a Jack Russell! I would say Thora (our Icelandic Sheepdog) is more similar to the working-bred Aussies we have. We will have an ultrasound done in about a month to confirm one way or another. He loves the one kitten that came to us in October. She had dug all the nest material away, and was sniffing and sort of digging at it, and jumping back when they would squeak. Not too small, not too big.8. That little puppy wanted me out of the water and she took me out. (Cassie is an Australian Shepherd). He is playful and friendly and adores children. This is only the second time this has happened in sixteen years, so we've been very fortunate but it was a great disappointment for people waiting. However if not socialized properly as puppies they can show aggressive tendencies towards same sex individuals even in the same household if stressful situations arise, like during a females season. It was a huge disappointment for everyone that the breeding between Meyja and Narri didn't take and we weren't able to celebrate the arrival of a litter of puppies in February. We have had a disappointment with Meyjas breeding, which didnt take, and to wait until the last minute to try and decide whether there are puppies coming or just a bit overweight is too stressful for everyone! It is not a breed that does well in a kennel situation. We are very pleased to announce our latest breeding, between Meyja (her Hopefully the first litter of 2011. Neck ruff. We resorted to using a tall crock style dish that makes it harder to put their front paws into for splash play. E-mail: dndstpierre@me.com. Once again we have tried for a Kolur/Kolla breeding. The suspense of just waiting is a little too much! These shocks are not a good way to start the day! Meyja will soon be going to her hip x-rays and OFA scoring, and will then be bred with Alfur on her next heat. They love other dogs, also greeting new dogs as old friends as well.Negative Temperament CharacteristicsAmong the negative behaviors that some breeders/owners noted, the common ones included car chasing; lunging/pulling on a leash; barking; separation anxiety; and difficulty in keeping them fenced in.It sometimes seems that the very things we love them for, can also turn into aggravating habits! I put on some Scott Joplin the other day and he just loved it. So we are very pleased about that as it shows us how well they have adjusted to their new homes. Our Icelandic Sheepdogs All lucky little dogs going to homes where they will be valued and loved so much. Kolla has managed to fool us for quite a long time, so we are letting her spend time with Kolur every other day! Spitz family of dogs prick ears, curly tails beautiful dogs2. to incorporate into our breeding program and she is also developing into a splendid looking little girl. all puppies have gone to their forever homes! I had a chocolate lab who was the perfect dog. Kolur/Kolla Planned Litter Updated Puppy Pictures October 2, So a lot of work has to happen there. Knowing up front that they have separation anxiety if left alone, we suggest families train their new puppies to crates early on and most breeders will recommend that the puppy have a companion dog or cat that will keep them company if their family is gone for extended periods of time.Water Babies**Many of the Icelandic Sheepdogs love water, from boating, to swimming in oceans, lakes and pools. This has gone on for several years now but we do hope to have a successful breeding soon. However, when it is apparent that their new owners are packing up their vehicles to leave, in every case the dogs disappear into the departing car to make sure they're not left behind! Haven't been able to get Argo to lose his interest in chasing deer. )**My male ISD and my male Aussie were/are equally willful BUT my Aussie guarded the fence rather aggressively and I could not trust him around strangers. Our dogs do a great job of digging up the moles, but unfortunately the digging causes as much havoc to the back yard as the mole hills do! After many years, maybe there will be a litter. The deer often are in the woods and we don't see them as we do a car, but he knows they are there. Learned behaviour again - we had Grimsnes' Rof (Raf) in a run beside Alfur and she can now jump nearly as high! Icelandic Breeding Live on a lake; so it's great to have dogs that enjoy the water.10. I think part of the success was due to the fact that she doesn't have any opportunity to practice reacting to cars at home since we are off the road. The difference in coat length between Eric, Kolur and Alfur is so great that they almost look like different breed of dog. Because they are so attached to their humans, they often go through amazing acrobatics to get to them, which sometimes makes fencing them in a challenge. are practically born with their ears pricked! Generally stay clean.6. for her forever home from Gletta and Narri's litter. Even though the boys are traditionally taller than the girls, some of our little girls are pretty fast. The Iceland Sheepdog gained some popularity in England during the Middle Ages, but because of import and export restrictions, it has remained a very pure breed. From the very beginning, we make them sit every time a car passes us while on a walk. It would be too soon yet for an x-ray and while we used to do this in the past, we were not happy about the idea of x-raying and the end result wasn't always accurate. Tryggur - a very lively little boy, who is looking for his forever home! Featuring all the breed information you expect but with a fresh new approach. Apparently has has such an affinity for water that her new owners have had to fence off their pond! Male very rarely.12. It has been our experience that even older Icelandics settle very well to homes where they live in the house and become an active family member, which unfortunately cannot be the case with unspayed unneutered dogs in a breeding kennel. We give a two year health guarantee with our puppies and they will be ready to go to their new homes towards the end of August, having had their vet check, CKC microchip implanted and their first four-way shot. We have for ever homes for four of the puppies but please contact me, pineice@mail.ocis.net if you are interested in information about a puppy. Gletta started making her nest early on May 2nd, so I waited up 'til 1 a.m., still nothing, checked again at 3, same result, got up at 5, still no puppies! Its been very interesting for us to see how, even though a dog can have lived here for up to seven years, it adjusts so well to a new home and the great increase in attention. Eric was our introduction to the Icelandic Sheepdog breed. You can just see the brain working behind there when you look in his eyes. There is no difference between male or female. He adapted so quickly another thing Adam is really impressed with. We give a two year health I have always noticed that he loves music, but the way he expresses it is becoming more and more ingenius. Instead, she grabbed my hand with her tiny and sharp little teeth and started crawling backwards and pressing firmly in a way that if I resisted it would hurt but if I went forward it wouldn't until she took me out. You know, the dog that replaces your kids and goes everywhere with you, never leaves your side, becomes the kid you always wanted but never hadthe one who follows directions! BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Cassie seems pretty happy about it too and now she has someone to play with. The main similarity is they are both very smart breeds, and they need mental stimulation as well as physical exercise. We plan to have her first breeding after we get her health check results and assuming they are fine, will breed her with Alfur. Longhaired: longerlength, straight or wavy, weatherproof outercoat with thick soft undercoat. Affectionate again, Alfur can jump to a huge height. They are very easy going and usually love all humans and animals. Now retired from breeding and happily settled in a new home Meyja is a puppy we kept from our last breeding of Rof with Kolur and is a very sweet and active little girl. They also, like many dogs, like to dig in the cool dirt under shrubs or trees when its hot outside. I have also had Cardigan Corgis. He loves to cuddle and get individual attention. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Show, working, breeding and family pets. Kolur/Kolla Breeding This is the little girl, Freyja, and she is sold. Kolur has been the favourite of many family members and visitors here. Alfur arrived in Vancouver from Norway, where his breeder Monika Karlsdottir, had been living for a while (she is Icelandic and normally lives in Iceland). Published by one of Canadas foremost pet publishers and distributed across Canada, this exciting publication is supported by leading breed experts, veterinarians, trainers, nutritionists and groomers. They seem to bond very well with all types of pets in the same household. British Columbia Ofeigur Narri fra Villiskogum/Pineridge Gletta This seems to have carried down through the collective unconscious of the breed. And he's such a happy puppy. It has a natural talent for driving / herding and therefore barking is in its makeup, of course each dog is an individual and some are noisier than others. She will race them along the road for the length of the property.Fencing Issues**We have 4 ft high picket fences around part of our back yard, as well as 52 high field fencing and gates going out to the pastures (we have a sheep farm). I had great plans to breed her with Kolur, but it just didn't happen and Kolur is now in retirement! Meyja had her hips x-rayed and scored and I'm happy to say her hips are OFA Excellent. Her last litter was born on August 2nd of 2012, so hopefully around that time the puppies will arrive. Health guarantee. Family raised puppies for 20 years, bred for unique breed characteristics. Luckily n oone was planning to breed and as you may have read in past messages from me, there is virtually no difference in character, personality and affection with the Icelandics between males and females and all seven of the people/families waiting for Lukka's puppies were more than delighted with their little boys! Updated Puppy Pictures September This will be her last litter and we expect her to come into heat a little sooner than Meyja, but not by much! Hes also vocal, with a unique herding style that involves barking to alert the shepherd to his location. **Our female ISDs are especially good at hunting field mice and digging up moles. When walking if a deer has crossed the road he wants to follow the trail. I had thought of showing Gletta, but so far her only keen interest in walking nicely is when she's following one of our cats! I do watch them but am not worried about stranger aggression. **I have two Icelandics, a 3 year old female and a 2 year old male. My husband had planned for him to be "an outside dog" but when we brought him home at age two, he had been used to sleeping on his previous owner's bed and made it quite apparent that he expected the same treatment here - and he did get it! His frisbee catching ability was sorely tested at the start as I was really bad at throwing it and had little idea where the frisbee was going, so between Kolur and my husband with the video camera, everyone's patience was sorely tested!! For four days in a row (May 7 to 10) we had mounting from Kolur but no ties, so as occasionally a breeding will occur this way, we will keep our fingers crossed and 45 days from the last breeding, will take Kolla to the vet for an x-ray. From 1930 to 1970, he exported several of these dogs and worked to rebuild the decimated breed. Narri would do very well in agility! Because every dog is an individual, and the family situations that the dogs live in are varied and unique, we decided to share some comments from people who love and live with the Icelandic Sheepdog. She could care less what we want her to do; he is all about "What do you want?What can I do to make you happy? She looks out from the deck over the neighborhood and lets us know when she spots one. I only did that once there. You can bury bones and toys for them in sand that is easy for them to dig up and the theory is that theyll leave the rest of your yard alone. I did wait up most of the night before as nest making had been completed by suppertime, September 30th, and had I not been in attendance when Meyja had her first litter, one puppy arrived so quickly after the one before that she didn't notice it and it arrived completely contained in its amniotic sack! Most ISDs will make it a point to keep in good contact with their owners while running free, they are not loners.In general ISDs are a nice family dog that only needs moderate exercise. We did think all puppies were spoken for, but the plans of two families on our waiting list have changed, so we would welcome The main drawback to this we found is that some of them also like to splash the water from their drinking dish out onto the floor! and as he Pineridge [BacktoMainMenu] [DogsForSale] [Eurasiers]. We are planning for him to sire his first litter this year and looking forward to seeing what puppies from Narri and Alfadis will look like. We are delighted to announce breedings of both Meyja and Gletta, so are keeping our fingers crossed that we will have puppies at the end of September! Snow does not stick to them. Once again we had a disappointing non-breeding with Kolur and Kolla." second litter) and Narri, who we were fortunate to get from Portugal We may have to move into the horse trailer and give the house over to the dogs!! barking! He is such a little joy. We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of four lovely little puppies, one little girl and three little boys, on Wednesday, January 18th, all quite early in the morning! No more of that lunging and pulling and barking at cars. Updated Puppy Pictures August 3, I was happy to head for bed at that point! They are amazing climbers and jumpers and can definitely be a challenge to keep contained.Digging**Our first Icelandic Sheepdog never did any digging until she was very pregnant with her first litter. dndstpierre@me.com; (778) 765-4971. They cannot tolerate harshness from the owner when growing up. He smells the deer and wants to chase them. As a working breed, he requires lots of exercise to keep him happy and enjoys learning new things. Bred/Owned By Denise St.Pierre. We are expecting a litter this fall with the female shown in the Breed Ambassador; The sire will be from Pineridge Icelandics Regd. You can view descriptions Gletta only had one puppy in her last litter and after careful thought, we have made the decision to breed her on her next heat. Although still a puppy, he was very stoic and remained almost completely silent for at least a couple of months. Copyright 2022 Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America, Inc | Photographs copyright the photographers - used with permissionSite Design by Grey Fin Design.

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