FCI #289 · Group 5

Icelandic Sheepdog (FCI #289)

Icelandic Sheepdog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 289, Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2018-06-15.

FCI #289Group 5: Groupe 5 — Chiens de type Spitz et de type primitifStatus: definitive
Icelandic Sheepdog — Key Facts
Breed NameIcelandic Sheepdog (Icelandic Sheepdog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #289
Group / CategoryGroup 5 — Groupe 5 — Chiens de type Spitz et de type primitif
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2018-06-15
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #289 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #289

Icelandic Sheepdog — Standard & Care

Nordic sled, hunting, herding, and ancient primitive dog breeds with dense double coats and independent problem-solving traits.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 289 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Icelandic Sheepdog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Icelandic Sheepdog, Íslenskur Fjárhundur
Español (ES)Icelandic Sheepdog, Íslenskur Fjárhundur
Deutsch (DE)Icelandic Sheepdog, Íslenskur Fjárhundur
Français (FR)Icelandic Sheepdog, Íslenskur Fjárhundur
Português (PT-BR)Icelandic Sheepdog, Íslenskur Fjárhundur
FAQ

FAQ — Icelandic Sheepdog

What is the official FCI standard number for Icelandic Sheepdog?

Icelandic Sheepdog (Icelandic Sheepdog) is registered under FCI Standard #289 in Group 5 (Groupe 5 — Chiens de type Spitz et de type primitif), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Icelandic Sheepdog breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/fr/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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