Temperament and Personality Just as you’d expect from the Icelandic Sheepdog’s ever-present smile, this is an upbeat and good-natured breed. These dogs are incredibly affectionate with their people ...

In a country with nearly as many sheep as people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik.