BREEDING PHILOSOPHY

Our goal at Lokasteinn Icelandics is to breed quality puppies with sound structure and temperament.  All of the dogs in our breeding program have successfully completed the required testing as well as additional voluntary tests.  Sires are chosen to complement the physical structure, temperament and genetics of our females.

Our dogs are part of our family first and foremost.  We will only sell puppies to families who will bring them into their homes as family members. 

We will not breed our females until they are over 2 years old to allow them the necessary time to become fully mature physically and emotionally.  They will be allowed at least one season between breedings.

Our kennel breeds according to the AKC, ISAA and ISIC breed standards.  We are also volunteer participants in the Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC, which is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). CHIC is an online repository for breed specific health data that is available for anyone to review . 

We are lifetime members of the Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America, members of the Atlantshaf (Atlantic) Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter of the ISAA, active members of the Williamsport Dog Training Club, Central Pennylvania Dog Training Club, and the Bald Eagle Kennel Club.  Our dogs are registered in the American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC). 

GETTING THE PUPPIES OFF TO A GOOD START

The health and well being of our puppies is our primary concern.  The puppies are whelped in our home and spend the first 10 weeks  of their lives in a family environment.  They are exposed to the sounds, smells and surfaces that will be part of their lives with their new families.  The puppies will be socialized with adults, kids, handicapped individuals and other dogs.  The puppies will experience a variety of surfaces, tile, wood, grass, rocks and sometimes snow.  This exposure will help them distinguish appropriate surfaces as they begin their housebreaking. 

Puppies will start Early Neurological Exercises on day 3 to help them develop confidence.  For more information on these exercises and their benefits, please check the following site for an explanation of ENS: 

The puppies will receive their first set of shots and a wellness exam prior to leaving for their new homes.   They will have a CERF eye exam to confirm healthy eyes.  For more information on CERF visit their web site at www.vmdb.org/cerf.html.  They will also have an implanted microchip that has been registered.  If your puppy is ever lost, the microchip may be the insurance that helps them find their way back to you. 

You will receive the completed paperwork for you puppy’s American Kennel Club (AKC) registration and Canadian Kennel Club when appropriate.  All you  need to do is sign the forms and mail them back to the AKC and/or CKC for your puppy’s AKC/CKC registration.

Hyl Farms Gutti
Here are a couple pictures of his Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies all grown up!.