Icelandic Sheepdog vs English Shepherd

Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the English Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and English Shepherds.

Icelandic Sheepdog vs English Shepherd
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
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General Details
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-16 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Origin Country
Iceland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
870 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Eye problems
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Icelandic Sheepdog
English Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Chocolate
Chocolate
Grey
Grey
Tan
Tan
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