AKC REGISTERED ICELANDIC SHEEPDOGS
Proudly Bred for Structure, Health & Temperament.
Welcome to Kessel Run!
Kessel Run is a small hobby breeder of Icelandic Sheepdogs located near Grand Rapids Michigan, committed to providing, quality AKC Icelandic Sheepdog puppies to West Michigan and beyond! Our adult Icelandic sheepdogs are wonderful active family companions and also make successful sport dogs. We make it a point to ensure that they are titled and health tested before breeding. Our dogs are all a part of our family and live in our home, and sleep in our beds. All puppies are also raised inside of our home and handled and adored daily! We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture and Avidog protocols to ensure they have the best possible start to life. Puppies are not first come first serve, we chose placements based on the best fit for that individual puppy.
If you have any questions about our dogs or the breed in general, don't hesitate to get in touch! I am usually able to respond quickly, and I love every chance to educate people about my favorite breed.
Icelandic sheepdogs are truly unique and amazing dogs. They are smart, and loving, a perfect medium size. They love to learn and excel at dog sports. They tend to get along well with people, dogs, and other animals. They are loving family dogs and will be your constant shadow.
They are also an active herding breed, with many herding dog traits that can be difficult for some people to manage. Common complaints in breed-specific groups include barking, separation frustration, and leash reactivity. If you are looking for a dog to hold down the couch this is not the breed for you. If you are looking for an active companion who is down for weekend hikes, swimming, games of fetch, virtually any activity they can be included in then they might be the breed for you!
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