I'm the breeder behind Eg er Icelandics located in Waterloo, NY. Our Goals in breeding are to preserve an amazing breed of dog. With a can do attitude and a body that can let them do anything we are happy to place our dogs with homes that want to do it all. We have dogs currently training in Agility and Obedience, Fast Cat and Herding as well as Barnhunt!
About Penny
Penny Haynes is an AKC Rally obedience judge. Having been in the world of dog sports for 40+ years, she has dabbled in most sports at least once, Conformation to obedience to agility and even attempting rodeo dog at least once. Her love of spitz breed dogs naturally led her to the Icelandic Sheepdog.
What makes Penny’s program special
We try very hard to do all right by the breed. We breed for genetic diversity, while focusing on the faults of our own dogs we are able to find the correct studs to hopefully better our puppies. We strive for sound happy puppies that will do whatever their future owners want them to do. Each litter potentially has a goal in mind. Temperament and structure and happy dogs is our goal in every litter
Penny’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, Puppy Culture Breeder
Girl 3- Grace
Female • Went Home July 24, 2024
Icelandic Sheepdog
Girl 2- Faye
Female • Went Home July 24, 2024
Icelandic Sheepdog
Girl 4- Iris
Female • Went Home July 24, 2024
Icelandic Sheepdog
Girl 1- Eden
Female • Went Home July 24, 2024
Icelandic Sheepdog
Boy 1- Sushi
Male • Went Home July 24, 2024
Icelandic Sheepdog
Penny has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“Included: Health exams, Eye test, Microchip, registration with AKC.”
Penny may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Penny offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Penny directly.
We follow Puppy culture, as well as allow visitors and trusted dogs to meet the puppies after 4weeks. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Scent introduction, Socialized with children, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Socialization with Other Dogs, Weekly Nail Trims , Puppy Temperament Evalulation, grooming , surface and tactile stimulation, neural stimulation, Litter Box Trained, Human Interactions , and Puppy Culture .
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Eg er Icelandics hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
We send our puppies home with Food & treats, Initial potty training, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Microchip, Vet records, and Toys.
Penny offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Why Penny started breeding
When you are handed a puppy and you think that you want to show up and support your breeder, you put them into the open puppy class. Then over specials your little baby puppy gets selected as Best of breed. Not just one day but both days of that weekend. You start thinking maybe your dog deserves to be part of the gene pool. Then you put titles on her and get her health tested, and puppies happen.
Penny has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Penny was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Penny’s program includes one color
Penny’s Icelandic Sheepdog puppies are sable and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Penny’s links
Eg er Icelandics meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Icelandic Sheepdog
Icelandic Sheepdog
About Gledi
Gledi is an amazing dog. She is always down for whatever you are wanting to do. Sure, she has her own opinions on things, what icie doesnt, but with a little bribery she is happy to do anything. She has tried a lot of things including Herding, obedience, barnhunt, fastcat, and conformation. She has seen agility equipment but handler knees keep her from zooming around an agility field. The only thing she asked never to do again is Conformation. Standing still, its not her thing, and she happily passed that to all her pups. She has an amazing herding sense and we are hopeful that that too passed down.
Uploaded health tests
Icelandic Sheepdog
About Glee
Glee is a female Icelandic Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Penny decided to make her part of their program. Penny has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Icelandic Sheepdog
Great level
Eg er Icelandics reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Icelandic Sheepdogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.