Icelandic Sheepdog vs Eurasier
Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Eurasier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Eurasiers.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
18-24 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
39-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Origin Country
Iceland
Germany
Origin Year
870 AD
1960 AD
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Icelandic Sheepdog
Eurasier
