Broholmer
VS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Broholmer vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Broholmer and Icelandic Sheepdog side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Broholmer
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 75 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
40 – 70 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
About Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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