Meet Britain's newest dog breed! Icelandic Sheepdog is officially granted recognition by The Kennel Club - making it the 224th breed in the UK
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From goofy Golden Retrievers to cheeky Chow Chows, the UK is home to hundreds of different dog breeds. Now, we've welcomed a new breed to the pack. The Kennel Club has officially granted recognition to the Icelandic Sheepdog. This makes it the 224th pedigree dog breed in the UK.
![[The Icelandic Sheepdog is believed to have existed for over 1,000 years in the Nordics, having been brought to Iceland by the original Viking settlers]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/31/10/93611709-0-image-a-86_1735641348219.jpg)
The Icelandic Sheepdog is believed to have existed for over 1,000 years in the Nordics, having been brought to Iceland by the original Viking settlers. Around 20 of these medium-sized 'Icelandics' – said to make excellent family pets - now live in the UK.
![[It comes in several colours including black and white, red and white, and smoky grey, and is said to make an excellent family dog]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/31/10/93611707-0-image-a-87_1735641359564.jpg)
'We are delighted to recognise the Icelandic Sheepdog as an official pedigree breed from April,' said Bill Lambert, spokesperson for The Kennel Club. 'The slow but steady growth in the number of pedigree breeds in this country means that people have an even wider choice when trying to find the right dog for them.'.
The Kennel Club has officially granted recognition to the Icelandic Sheepdog. This makes it the 224th pedigree dog breed in the UK. The Icelandic Sheepdog is believed to have existed for over 1,000 years in the Nordics, having been brought to Iceland by the original Viking settlers.
The Icelandic Sheepdog has ancient origins, and is even referred to in the Sagas, which date back over 1,000 years. Thought to be a descendent of the dogs brought to Iceland by the Vikings, the breed has a dense coat, foxy face, pointed ears, and a bushy, curling tail.
