Award

Last week, we received an award from the Municipality of Skagafjörður for “An Exceptional Initiative "– The Icelandic Sheepdog Heritage Center".

In the statement it says:
"After two and a half years of research and preparation, the family at Lýtingsstaðir opened The Icelandic Sheepdog Heritage Center, in a specially designed building in May of this year. This is a unique exhibition about the history of the Icelandic sheepdog, with the aim of preserving and sharing knowledge about this distinctly Icelandic breed, giving it space, and making it visible and accessible.

At the center, visitors can learn about the history of dogs in Iceland, from the settlement period to modern times, about folklore, and also stories of famous dogs. One can also watch a variety of videos and documentaries, view old photographs and engravings, browse through books, read old documents and letters, and discover the softness of yarn spun from dog hair.
Three Icelandic sheepdogs on the farm form a cheerful welcoming committee.

The Icelandic Sheepdog Heritage Center has attracted great interest from both Icelanders and foreign visitors, in addition to being featured in the media.

The Icelandic Sheepdog Heritage Center is a living testament to how passion, respect, and sustainability can come together in an exceptional initiative that preserves cultural heritage for future generations."

We are very proud of this recognition and sincerely thankful.