Icelandic Sheepdog vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Iceland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
870 AD
1800 AD
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
Welsh Sheepdog
