The Icelandic Sheepdog breed descends from dogs that Viking settlers brought to Iceland. According to the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America (ISAA), the Icelandic Sheepdog is related to the Karelian Bear Dog and was historically used to herd horses, cattle, and sheep. The Icelandic Sheepdog’s size is smaller than a typical herding breed, weighing 25–30 pounds and standing 16.5–18...