There are two types of sled dogs: Alaskan sled dogs and Siberian sled dogs. Husky is the nickname of Siberian sled dog. The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog with brisk steps and graceful movements. The body is compact, has a thick coat, erect ears, and a brush-like tail, showing the genetic characteristics of the northern region. The gait is characteristic: smooth and effortless. His earliest role was to pull a cart, and he is still very good at this job, and can travel considerable distances at moderate speeds while towing a light load. His body proportions and shape reflect a fundamental balance of strength, speed and endurance. The male is muscular, but not rough in outline; the female is full of feminine beauty, but not weak. Under normal conditions, a Siberian Husky with strong, well-developed muscles cannot tow heavy objects. [Size, Proportion, Appearance] Height: Males, 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) at the withers; females 20-22 inches (51-55 cm). Weight: Male, 45-60 pounds (40.5-54 pounds); female, 35-50 pounds (31.5-45 pounds). Weight should be coordinated with height. The above data represents the extreme values ??of height and weight. Anything outside this limit cannot be considered excellent. A frame that is too big or too heavy will affect your performance. Viewed from the side, the length from the point of the withers to the lowest point of the croup is slightly greater than the height from the ground to the top of the withers. Unqualified: Over 23 inches (58.4 cm) for males and 22 inches (55.8 cm) for females. [Head] Expression firm, but friendly; curious, even mischievous. The eyes are almond-shaped, moderately set apart and slightly slanted. Eyes can be brown or blue; different eye colors are acceptable as long as they meet the color criteria. Faults: Eyes too slanted; too close together. Ears of medium size, triangular, set close together and set high on the head. The ears are thick and covered with thick hair. The neck is slightly arched where it connects to the head, and is erect. The tip is slightly rounded and points straight upward. Faults: The ears and head are out of proportion and appear too large; too far apart; not erect enough. The skull is of medium size and in good proportion to the body; slightly rounded at the top and tapering from the widest point to the eyes. Faults: Clumsy or heavy head; head too sharply defined. Stop (concave point on the face) - The stop is very obvious, and the bridge of the nose from the stop to the end is straight. Defect: The stop is not obvious. The muzzle is of medium length, the length from the end of the nose to the stop being equal to the length from the stop to the occipital bone. The muzzle is of medium width, tapering to a point that is neither pointed nor square at the end. Faults: Muzzle too thin or too thick; too short or too long. Nose: The nose of gray, tan or black dogs is black; the nose of bronze dogs is liver color; pure white dogs may have brightly colored noses. A pink striped "snow nose" is also acceptable. Lips are evenly pigmented and tightly closed. Teeth scissor bite. Faults: Non-scissor bite. [Neck, Topline, Body] Neck: Moderate in length, arched, and carried upright when the dog stands. When trotting, the neck is extended and the head is slightly forward. Faults: Neck too short, too thick; too long. Chest: Deep, strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point just behind and level with the elbows. The ribs are well spread outward from the spine but are flattened laterally to allow for free movement. Faults: Chest too broad; "barrel ribs"; ribs too flat or weak. Back: The back is straight and strong, with a straight topline from withers to croup. Medium length, not rounded or flabby due to excessive body length. The waist is tight, sloping, narrower than the ribcage, and slightly tucked in. The hips slide down from the spine at a certain angle, but the angle should not be too steep, so as not to affect the kicking force of the hind legs. Faults: Loose, weak back; arched back; sloping topline. Tail The tail is very hairy, like a fox's tail, just below the topline. When the dog is standing upright, the tail is usually carried on the back in a graceful sickle-shaped curve. The tail is carried neither curled to either side of the body nor flat on the back. Normally, dogs will wag their tails in response. The fur on the tail is of medium length, and the length of the fur on the top, sides and bottom is basically the same, so it looks like a round fox tail. Faults: Tail carried flat or tightly rolled; set too high or too low at base. [Front Body] Shoulders: Shoulder blades are drawn back. From the shoulder point to the elbow, the upper arm has a slight backward angle and is not perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments between the shoulders and ribcage are well developed. Faults: Straight shoulders; loose shoulders. Forelegs: Viewed from the front when standing, the legs are moderately spaced, parallel, straight, with elbows close to the body and neither turned in nor out. Viewed from the side, the bony joints have a certain tilt angle, making them strong and flexible. The bones are strong and strong, but not heavy. The distance between the legs from the elbow to the ground is slightly greater than the length from the elbow to the top of the withers. The upper claws of the front legs can be removed. Tilting: Weak joints; bones too bulky; legs too wide or too narrow when viewed from the front; elbows turned out. Feet oval, not long. The paws are medium in size, close together, and have rich hair between the toes and pads. The pads are tight and thick. When the dog is standing naturally, the feet should not be turned outward or inward. Faults: Splayed feet, or weak toes; too large, clumsy claws; too small, slender claws; toes turned in or out. [Rear Body] Viewed from the rear when standing, the distance between the two hind legs is moderate and the legs are parallel. The upper thighs are well muscled and powerful, the knees are fully bent, the ankles are well defined and set low to the ground. If there are upper claws, they can be removed.
Faults: Straight stifles, cow-hocks, too narrow or too wide behind. [Coat] The coat of the Siberian Husky is double-layered and of medium length. It looks very dense, but should not be too long to cover up the clear outline of the dog itself. The undercoat is soft, dense, and long enough to support the outer coat. The coarse outer coat of hair is straight, smooth and lying, not rough or erect. It should be noted that it is normal to have no undercoat during the moulting period. Beards and the hair between the toes and around the feet can be trimmed for a neater appearance. Trimming other areas of hair is not allowed and is severely punished. Faults: The coat is long, rough, matted and fluffy; the texture is too rough or too silky; the coat is trimmed in areas other than those permitted above. [Color] All colors from black to pure white are accepted. Some other color spots on the head are common, including many patterns not found in other breeds. [Gait] The standard gait of the Siberian Husky is smooth and comfortable, seemingly effortless. The pace should be quick and light, not too tight on the playing field, and should run at a moderate pace, showing good extension of the forelimbs and strong driving force of the hind limbs. Looking from front to back when traveling, the Siberian Husky does not move in one direction. As the speed increases, the legs gradually extend forward until all the toes fall on the longitudinal center axis of the body. When the footprints are concentrated on a line, the front legs and hind legs are stretched out straight forward, and the elbows and knees cannot turn outward or inward. Each hind leg follows the path of the front leg on the same side. When the dog walks, the topline remains tight and level. Faults: Short, jumping or undulating gait; clumsy or rolling gait; crossing or crabbing gait. [Temperament] The typical temperament of the Siberian Husky is friendly, gentle, alert and likes to socialize. He will not display the strong territorial possessiveness of a guard dog, will not be overly suspicious of strangers, and will not attack other dogs. Adult dogs should possess a certain level of caution and dignity. This breed is intelligent, docile, and enthusiastic, making a suitable companion and loyal worker. [Summary] The most important characteristics of the Siberian Husky are medium size, moderate bones, balanced proportions, freedom of movement, unique coat, cute head and ears, correct tail, and good temperament. Penalties may be given if the appearance of the bones is too exaggerated or if the dog is overweight, if the gait is awkward or awkward, if the coat is long and rough. The Siberian Husky must not be overweight and rough-looking, resembling a hard worker; or be underweight and slender, resembling a racing dog. Both male and female, Siberian Huskies exhibit great endurance. Although not explicitly stated here, in addition to those mentioned above, some obvious structural defects that apply to all breeds also apply to the Siberian Husky.
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