The flock usually follows them in full trust. The leaders most often are people-oriented and seem to be able to understand and work with humans, as they have done for centuries, to ensure the safety and well being of their flock. Leaders are equally found among males and females. Full grown Icelandic rams weigh from 200 to 230 pounds and ewes weigh from 150 to170 pounds. Both sexes can be either horned or polled.
Horned animals are more common.
Horned rams grow a magnificent set of double curled horns while ewe's horns are much smaller, but make excellent handles. Excellent browsers, this breed is thrifty and does well on good grass alone. Web site designed and maintained by Raymond Dignum.