Icelandic Sheepdog vs Sheltie
Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Shelties.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Origin Country
Iceland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
870 AD
1909 AD
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Icelandic Sheepdog
Sheltie
