Icelandic Sheepdog - Islenskur fjárhundur - Iceland Dog - Ijslandse hond - Islandsk Fårehund - Isländsk fårhund - Islanninkoira; loyal, devoted companions all around the world.

Lokasteinn (Keystone) Icelandic Sheepdogs; located in north central Pennsylvania, home to Nor’Star Disa Be Kiska, Lokasteinn Visa and Blue Zafir Esja Ánægja. All of our Icelandic Sheepdogs are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America (ISAA).

Puppies from Kiska´s 2007 litter are in their forever homes. We are planning another litter with Kiska in the fall of 2008. Visa and Anaegja will be bred in the summer/fall of 2009, after they have turned two and have successfully completed all of their health tests. More beautiful Icelandic Sheepdog puppies in the near future!

Lokasteinn Icelandic Sheepdogs - Our Kennel

We are located in north central Pennsylvania. To tie us to Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, we choose Lokasteinn as our kennel name which translates to Keystone in Icelandic. 

When we got our first Icelandic Sheepdog, Kiska, her breeder warned us that these dogs are very addictive and that it would be impossible to have just one. We laughed! We had waited a long time for this little fur ball and we were certain that she would keep us busy. Kiska was calm, gentle and had a loving temperament. She was intelligent and learned quickly. She was such a pleasure, we knew we wanted to help preserve this rare and beautiful breed.

We are dedicated to breeding and raising quality Icelandic Sheepdogs. We breed for health and conformation while striving to maintain their calm, gentle, loving temperament as well as their innate intelligence and herding ability. Our Females are not bred until they are over two years old. Before breeding, both males and females are CERF tested annually to detect any eye diseases, PenHIP or OFA tested for hip dysplasia; and tested for Brucellosis prior to each breeding. 

See our “Puppies” page for photos of puppies and information regarding upcoming litters.

The Icelandic Sheepdog

The Icelandic Sheepdog is a Nordic herding Spitz, having pricked ears and curled tail. The Icelandic Sheepdog is lively, friendly, inquisitive, and courageous. The countenance is contented, frequently smiling, and the ears very mobile. Movement is brisk, free and easy, and the breed has great endurance. 

The Icelandic Sheepdog is happy, lively, active, energetic and very alert to everything around them. They are affectionate, sweet and eager to please, intelligent, quick learners, and easy to train. They are exceptionally gentle with children. They are at all times friendly and non-aggresive unless they sense danger. The dog is very social; a typical family dog which is very devoted to everyone in his family. They prefer to be with their family at all times and do not do well being left alone for long periods of time. They are happiest when they can follow their family around the house or lie quietly for hours under a desk, in a corner, or outside the door, watching and waiting. 

Outside they are a study of poetry in motion! The Icelandic Sheepdog is a hardy and agile herding dog. Hunting instincts are not strong. Although it is not a watchdog, it will bark an enthusiastic welcome to announce the arrival of any visitor.

Icies excel in canine performance events such as obedience, agility, flyball, rally and herding. Their gentle friendly nature makes them great therapy dogs to be used in hospices, nursing homes and as “reading dogs” with children. Their confidence and intelligence makes them very capable search and rescue and tracking dogs. Icelandic Sheepdogs are wonderful family dogs and a great addition for most homes.

The Icelandic Sheepdog eats little, keeps themselves clean, require only occasional brushing and regular trimming of their nails and dew claws. Litters are usually 2-4 pups; whelping difficulties are rare. There is one caveat; puppy hood can last until the dogs are 1 1/2 to 2 years old.

 

Lokasteinn Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies

Kiska and Gutti’s first litter together was born May 25, 2007; two beautiful puppies; one Black & White Tri male and one Sable female. Both puppies have double dew claws on their rear legs and single dew claws on their front legs. The puppies are now in their forever homes.

Upcoming LItters for Icelandic Sheepdog puppies: Check our Puppy Page to see information on future breedings or our Puppy Application if you want to reserve a puppy from our next litter.