Black Sheep (White Light) was among the first importers of Icelandic sheepskins into North America nearly a decade ago. (blacksheepwhitelight.com)
Crafted from the finest Icelandic sheepskins, our Graphite Grey rug is a feast for the senses, with its luxurious long fur and velvety feel. (wildash.london)
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827 It is thought that the sheep were introduced to Iceland by Vikings in the late ninth or early tenth century. (wikipedia.org)
826 Breed numbers reached a peak in 1978, when there were approximately 891 000, or about four sheep for every inhabitant of Iceland. (wikipedia.org)
citation needed] Until the 1940s the Icelandic sheep was the predominant milk-producing animal in Iceland. (wikipedia.org)
The Icelandic Sheepdog's ancestors originated in Norway, journeying to Iceland with Norwegian Vikings in 874-which is why they're also known as the "dog of the Vikings. (petfinder.com)
Accounts from Iceland up to the twentieth century mention Icelandic Sheepdogs and their various jobs, including herding, finding lost sheep in the snow, rounding up ponies, and gathering puffins. (petfinder.com)
Iceland banned importation of dogs in 1901, but the first census of Icelandic Sheepdogs located only 20 of the original type. (petfinder.com)
Icelandic sheep have been living in Iceland for a long time - they came to the island with the Vikings over 1000 years ago. (caitlynfinton.com)
Having lived in Iceland for hundreds of years, Icelandic sheep are very well adapted to the harsh environment and cold climate. (caitlynfinton.com)
They are also capable of surviving only on the grasses they find at pasture during the summer and hay during the winter (Iceland doesn't have a good climate to produce the grain feed sheep in other countries may eat). (caitlynfinton.com)
This may be because there are no natural predators on the island - flocking is a behavior done in response to predators, but there's really nothing in Iceland that will bother the sheep. (caitlynfinton.com)
Although the Icelandic sheep may be best known for their iconic wool, they are primarily grown for their meat in Iceland. (caitlynfinton.com)
Icelandic lamb is known to be good (and I can confirm this based on my eating experiences in Iceland! (caitlynfinton.com)
This breed's history can be traced back over 1,000 years, when the Vikings introduced this hardy breed of sheep to Iceland. (woolery.com)
While driving along the windswept countryside roads outside around Iceland , one might run into the frequent meandering of sheep on the. (nonnitravel.is)
Our Icelandic sheepskin rugs are a testament to this ethos - sourced from free-range, cruelty-free environments and eco-tanned to ensure biodegradability. (wildash.london)
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There's unfortunately quite a bit of misinformation out there surrounding the wool industry in particular and many assume that shearing is cruel and hurts the sheep in some way. (widnorfarmsblog.com)
The traditional Icelandic sweater is one of the many garments made with its wool. (sunfilm.is)
While their meat is good, Icelandic sheep are perhaps most famous around the world for their wool. (caitlynfinton.com)
This rug, made from 100% natural Icelandic sheep wool has a plush fluffy long pile - and is perfect for throwing over a couch or chair, or using as a small floor rug. (cowhiderugsonline.com.au)
Icelandic design group Vík Prjónsdóttir hosted a cocktail party at the Brooklyn-based design boutique Scandinavian Grace on Thursday to mark the debut of its high-concept wool designs and the launch of its exhibition, open until September 26. (icelandreview.com)
Vík Prjónsdóttir's recent project reevaluates the image of the Icelandic wool industry through unconventional product development. (icelandreview.com)
It manufactures primarily clothing made from Icelandic sheep wool. (icelandreview.com)
All of Vík Prjónsdóttir's products are made of 100 percent Icelandic sheep wool. (icelandreview.com)
The Icelandic sheep is a hardy breed of sheep whose coat contains a unique combination of fibers, producing wool that is warm, lightweight and water repellent. (icelandreview.com)
North America1
For more information about this breed, please visit the Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America website . (woolery.com)
Sheepdogs3
Icelandic Sheepdogs are energetic and alert, ready to play, run, or seek out adventure-preferably at the sides of their people. (petfinder.com)
Icelandic Sheepdogs continued to be popular exports to Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and were even mentioned by Shakespeare. (petfinder.com)
The effort is hard work, with ranchers and Icelandic sheepdogs working to bring the sheep in, and then sort them so they go back to their owners. (peapix.com)
Lambs4
A farmer will let their sheep out to pasture in the spring right after the lambs are born. (caitlynfinton.com)
The Icelandic sheep breed also has a gene that increases the number of lambs a ewe will have. (caitlynfinton.com)
While we have still been breeding our sheep since my last sale listing in 2009, we have either been keeping the lambs or already had sales for them. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
Please contact me if you are interested in any of the lambs/sheep for sale and I will be happy to provide photos. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
Sweater1
A cute little 3 x 2.75 inch sticker of my illustration of an Icelandic sheep wearing a sparkly Icelandic sweater. (galleryboomshop.com)
For more information about this breed, please visit the Jacob Sheep Breeders Association website . (woolery.com)
Fleece4
The fleece of the Icelandic sheep is dual-coated and occurs in white and a variety of other colors, including a range of browns, grays, and blacks. (skarpi.is)
For 2012 I plan to have the sheep sheared twice - at the end of March and the end of September, so should have quite a lot of fleece this year. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
Icelandic fleece is very good for felting, which is gaining in popularity. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
See, the Schacht Fleece Farm has an Adopt a Sheep program designed for urban-dwellers. (heavypetal.ca)
Black Sheep1
Black Sheep is reknown for working in a variety of situations and locations. (superflies.com)
Meat2
32 In the twenty-first century this sheep is reared principally for meat, which accounts for more than 80% of the total income derived from sheep farming. (wikipedia.org)
In fact, Icelandic lamb is generally described as gourmet meat and is very tender. (caitlynfinton.com)
Breeds11
It belongs to the Northern European Short-tailed group of sheep, and is larger than most breeds in that group. (wikipedia.org)
The colors of Icelandic sheep are inherited in a similar way to those of other sheep, but they display more variety in color and pattern than most other breeds, and some variations are seen which are not seen in other sheep. (wikipedia.org)
Inheritance of colours, fur characteristics and skin quality traits in North European sheep breeds: a review. (wikipedia.org)
Crosses to other breeds almost obliterated the original Icelandic Sheepdog. (petfinder.com)
There have been a few attempts to crossbreed Icelandic sheep with other breeds to 'improve' them, but this resulted in the spread of diseases. (caitlynfinton.com)
Today, the Icelandic sheep remains isolated from all other breeds and are the only breed of sheep on the island. (caitlynfinton.com)
They're a mountain breed of sheep, which tend to be milder and leaner than breeds that live in the lowlands. (caitlynfinton.com)
As we delve deeper into the wonderful world of fiber, we'll discover that there are many breeds of sheep who have quite literally weathered history unchanged by modern breeding programs. (woolery.com)
These coats typically come in a variety of natural colors beyond white, most likely to act as camouflage for sheep who had to fend for themselves: many breeds were deposited on remote islands by the Vikings and Spanish explorers as a sort of "insurance plan" in the event of a shipwreck so that the crews wouldn't starve. (woolery.com)
Today we'll profile three primitive breeds whom you may have encountered at a fiber festival: Icelandic, Jacob, and Shetland. (woolery.com)
Colour3
Colour inheritance in Icelandic sheep and relation between colour, fertility and fertilization. (wikipedia.org)
Depressed fertility in Icelandic sheep caused by a single colour gene. (wikipedia.org)
This distinctive rug, with its rich colour and sumptuous texture, brings a touch of Icelandic charm and a contemporary edge to any interior. (wildash.london)
Lead other sheep2
A unique strain within the population is the Leader sheep, which carries a hereditary ability or predisposition to lead other sheep safely over dangerous ground. (wikipedia.org)
These Leader sheep are genetically predisposed to lead other sheep over dangerous ground. (caitlynfinton.com)
Warmth3
Our Icelandic sheepskin pillow covers add visual warmth and interest to any living room or bedroom settings. (blacksheepwhitelight.com)
Whether positioned as a cosy rug, draped as a chic throw, or showcased as a statement décor piece, it adds depth, warmth, and a hint of Icelandic mystique to your home. (wildash.london)
Add some 'Scandi Chic' style and warmth to any room with this top quality genuine large Icelandic Sheepskin Rug in Caramel Cappuccino. (cowhiderugsonline.com.au)
Grey2
Introducing our Icelandic Sheepskin Rug in Graphite Grey - a symbol of sophisticated luxury and ethical indulgence. (wildash.london)
Discover the intersection of style, luxury, and ethics with our Icelandic Sheepskin Rug in Graphite Grey. (wildash.london)
Countryside1
After spending the spring and summer grazing on the hills and in the meadows of the Icelandic countryside, all 800,000 of the nation's sheep are brought home to their ranches to avoid the harsh winter weather. (peapix.com)
Colors1
Most Icelandic sheep are white, but they do come in variety of colors (including brown, gray, and black). (caitlynfinton.com)
Gene2
Each sheep carries three genes that affect the color of the sheep, and each gene has dominant and recessive alleles. (wikipedia.org)
Because all described genotypes of the prnp gene confer susceptibility to sheep, a purely genetic origin is unlikely but a confounding effect could occur. (cdc.gov)
Farm2
Our most exciting sheep event was our visit to Audur and Ralph's farm to bring home a new Moorit ram and a beautiful Moorit ewe. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
He owns a farm and concentrates on the raising of Icelandic and Katahdin sheep and Nubian goats. (prleap.com)
Thick1
Icelandic sheepskin cushion very soft and thick white (12 cm). (peaudevache.com)
Years3
Celebrate Thirty Years of Koigu with your favourite sheep breed mug. (koigucanada.com)
It's interesting that for so many years there was very little interest in sheep, in fact it was hard to give them away, and now in the last three or so years, interest has risen again. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
These sheep were once a popular 'novelty' animal, roaming parks and estates in England for many years dating back to the 1700s. (woolery.com)
Critters1
My grandparents had a ranch in the Cariboo , and on their ranch (now Green Lake Lodge ) raised horses and sheep and others assorted critters. (heavypetal.ca)
It has displays on traditional Icelandic turf homes and on culture, society and everyday life in the region. (audleytravel.com)
Their dual coat is unique because it can be spun together in a traditional Lopi-style Icelandic yarn, or separated by hand for a special project. (woolery.com)
Good1
However, the sheep make delicious hot dogs, so it's good news there are so many of them. (twotravelaholics.com)
Coat1
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a Nordic herding spitz with typical pricked ears, a curled, bushy tail, and a double, stand-off coat. (petfinder.com)
Pickup1
Part of the Alberta trip was a bit nerve wracking when I happened to turn round and see that the window of the canopy had shot up and the sheep were standing at the back door of the pickup looking out! (pineridgeicelandics.com)
Mountains1
I saw sheep high up on the mountains, chilling in fields, and even in the road. (caitlynfinton.com)
Centuries1
Throughout the centuries, Þingvellir has been the spiritual home of the Icelandic nation, the location for national festivals and law-making sessions, and it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. (nonnitravel.is)
Free range1
In fact, the sheep basically have free range of the island during the summer. (caitlynfinton.com)
Unique2
Because as it turns out, Icelandic sheep are a very particular and unique breed! (caitlynfinton.com)
This book details their rescue and development into mature sheep with their own unique personalities. (prleap.com)
History1
One of Iceland's largest lakes, Lögurinn, sits just west of Egilsstaðir and is steeped in Icelandic saga history. (audleytravel.com)
Year4
Our alternative monthly magazine publishes 18 times per year, delivering original, insightful reporting on Icelandic culture and society. (grapevine.is)
Late in the year and just as the breeding season had started, we had a call from a friend in Larch Hills who had gone out to his sheep that morning and found his ram dead, so wondered if we had one. (pineridgeicelandics.com)
Heritage1
A staple of Icelandic fly tying heritage. (superflies.com)
Winter2
The sheep are highly resistant to cold, and are generally left unshorn for the winter. (wikipedia.org)
If you want to get started with sheep this winter, this might be the ticket - comes with enough hay to carry over to spring. (permies.com)
Fact1
There are in fact more sheep than there are people in the country - the sheep population is around 416,000, while the human population comes in at just 366,000. (caitlynfinton.com)