Other domestic animals

Next to the horses, cattle, sheep and pigs Icelandic farms are hard to imagine without poultry and other domestic birds, as well cats and dogs. Icelandic sheepdog is still a big help herding sheep in the farms. It is a breed originating from the dogs brought to Iceland by the Vikings. Although it is a sheep dog, it is also used as a watch dog and working dog in general. This dog is extremely friendly and clever, it gets along very well with people and other animals.