[General appearance]
Siberian sled dog is a medium-sized working dog with light footsteps and beautiful movements. Compact body, thick fur, upright ears and brush-like tail show the genetic characteristics of the northern region. Gait is very characteristic: smooth and effortless. His earliest role was pulling carts, and he was still good at this job. He can drag a light load for a long distance at a medium speed. His body proportion and figure reflect the most basic balance of strength, speed and endurance. Male muscles are well developed, but the outline is not rough; Women are full of feminine beauty, but not weak. Under normal circumstances, a Siberian sled dog with strong muscles and good development can't drag overweight things.
[Size, proportion, appearance]
Height: male, shoulder height 2 1-23 inches; Female 20-22 inches.
Weight: male, 45-60 kg; Female, 35-50 kg. Weight should be coordinated with height. The above data represents the limit of height and weight, beyond which it is not considered excellent. Too large or too heavy a skeleton will affect the performance of the game. Viewed from the side, the length from the shoulder point to the last point of the hip is slightly greater than the height from the ground to the top of the withers.
Unqualified: 23 inches for men and 22 inches for women. [head] expression is firm, but friendly; Curious, even naughty.
The eyes are almond-shaped, with a moderate distance and a slight inclination. Eyes can be brown or blue; If the color meets the standard, you can accept different colors of eyes.
Defect: the eyes are too oblique; Get too close. Ears are of moderate size, triangular, close to each other and located at a higher position on the head. The ears are thick, covered with thick hair, and the neck is slightly arched at the junction with the head, standing up strongly. The tip is slightly rounded and straight up.
Defects: the proportion of ears and head is out of balance and too large; Divide too far; Erection is not strong enough.
The skull is of medium size and in proper proportion to the body; The top is slightly rounded, tapering from the widest part to the eyes.
Defect: the head is clumsy or too heavy; The outline of the head is too clear.
Stop (pit on the face)-stop is very obvious, and the bridge of the nose is straight from stop to the end. Defect: the stop is not obvious.
The nose and mouth are of medium length, and the length from the tip of the nose to the stop is equal to the length from the stop to the occipital bone. The width of the nose and mouth is moderate, tapering gradually, and the end is neither sharp nor square. Defects: the nose and mouth are too thin or too thick; Too short or too long.
Nose mirror: the nose mirror of a gray, tan or black dog is black; Bronze dogs are liver-colored; A pure white dog may have a bright nose mirror. Pink stripe "snow nose" is also acceptable. Lips are even and tight.
Tooth scissors bite. Defect: non-scissor bite.
[Neck, Dorsal Line, Body] Neck: It is of moderate length, arched, and the dog stands upright. When trotting, the neck is extended and the head is slightly extended forward. Defects: the neck is too short and too thick; Too long.
Chest: deep and strong, but not too wide. The deepest point is just behind the elbow, flush with the elbow. The ribs are completely spread out from the spine, but both sides are flat, which is convenient for free movement. Defect: the chest is too wide; "Bucket ribs"; The ribs are too flat or too weak.
Back: The back is straight and strong, with straight lines from the withers to the hips. Medium length, not round or relaxed because the body is too long. The waist is tight and inclined, narrower than the chest and slightly folded. 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 back pedal force of the hind legs. Defects: back relaxation, weakness; An arched back; The topline is inclined.
tail
The hair on the tail is very rich, like a fox's tail, just below the topline. When a dog stands at attention, its tail is usually carried on its back with a graceful sickle curve. When the tail is raised, it does not roll to any side of the body, nor does it lie flat on the back. Usually, dogs wag their tails in response. The hair on the tail is of medium length, and the hair length on the top, side and bottom is basically the same, so it looks like a round fox tail. Faults: the tail is flat or tightly rolled; The tail root position is too high or too low.
Shoulder: Shoulder blades contract. From the shoulder point to the elbow, the upper arm leans back slightly and cannot be perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments between the shoulders and the chest are well developed. Defect: straight shoulder; Shoulders are slack.
Front legs: when standing from the front, the distance between the legs is moderate, parallel and straight, and the elbows are close to the body and do not turn inward or outward. Viewed from the side, the articular bone has a certain inclination angle, which is firm and flexible. The bones are strong, but not heavy. The distance from the elbow to the ground is slightly greater than the distance from the elbow to the top of the withers. The upper paw of the front leg can be removed. Tilt: joint weakness; The bone is too heavy; From the front, the legs are too wide or too narrow; Elbow valgus. Oval feet, not long. The claws are medium-sized and tight, and there is rich hair between the toes and the meat pad. The meat pad is tight and thick. When a dog stands naturally, its paws cannot be everted or everted. Defects: splayed feet, or weakness of toes; The feet are too big and clumsy; Feet too small, too slender; Toe varus or valgus.
[second half]
When standing from the back, the distance between the two hind legs is moderate and the legs are parallel. The upper thigh is muscular and powerful, the knee joint is fully bent, the ankle joint is well defined, and the position from the ground is low. If there is an upper claw, it can be removed. Disadvantages: the knee joint is straight, the hock joint is too narrow or too wide.
[coat]
Siberian sled dogs have a medium-length double coat, which looks very thick, but not too long, which masks the clear outline of the dog itself. The lower coat is soft, thick and long enough to support the outer coat. The coarse hair on the outer layer is straight, smooth, not rough and cannot stand upright. It should be pointed out that it is normal to molt without undercoat. You can trim the hair between your beard and toes and around your feet to make your appearance more tidy. Other parts of the hair are not allowed to be trimmed and will be severely punished. Defects: the coat is long, rough and messy; The texture is too rough or too smooth; Trim the coat except the above allowable parts.
[color]
All colors from black to pure white are acceptable. Other spots on the head are also common, including many patterns that are not found in other varieties.
[gait]
The standard gait of Siberian sled dogs is smooth and comfortable, and looks effortless. Fast and light, don't push too hard on the court, run at a medium speed to show the good extensibility of the forelimbs and the strong driving force of the hind limbs. From front to back, Siberian sled dogs don't move in one direction. As the speed increases, their legs gradually extend forward until all the toes fall on the longitudinal axis of their bodies. When the footprints are concentrated on a line, the front and rear legs should be straight forward, and the elbows and knees should not be everted or everted. Each hind leg moves along the same route as the front leg. When the dog walks, the topline remains tense and level. Defects: short footwork, jumping or ups and downs; A clumsy or wobbly gait; Cross or crab footwork.
[temperament]
The typical characteristics of Siberian sled dogs are friendly, gentle, alert and sociable. He will not show the strong territorial possessiveness of guard dogs, will not have too much doubt about strangers, and will not attack other dogs. Adult dogs should be cautious and dignified. This breed of dog is smart, docile and enthusiastic, and is a suitable companion and loyal worker.
[Abstract]
The most important characteristics of Siberian sled dogs are medium build, moderate skeleton, balanced proportion, free movement, unique coat, lovely head and ears, correct tail and good personality. If the appearance of bones is exaggerated or overweight, the gait is tight or clumsy, and the coat is long and rough, it will be punished. Siberian sled dogs should not be overweight and rude in appearance, making them look like hard workers; Or too light and slender, like a running dog. Both male and female Siberian sled dogs show strong endurance. Although it is not explicitly pointed out here, in addition to the above, some obvious physical structural defects that are applicable to all dog breeds are also applicable to the evaluation of Siberian sled dogs.
[unqualified]
The male dog is higher than 23 inches and the female dog is higher than 22 inches.
FCI standard for Siberian sled dogs
Overall appearance:
Siberian husky is a medium-sized working dog with light footsteps and graceful movements. This kind of dog has a compact body structure, good coat, upright ears and a brush-like tail, all of which show its northern flavor. Its gait is characterized by stability and ease. This kind of dog can carry out its function by putting on a rope, and can transport light items at a proper speed over a long distance. Its body proportion and figure reflect its balance in strength, speed and endurance. Male Siberian huskies are hard but not rough; Women are more flexible, but not physically weak. Under the right conditions, its muscles are strong and developed, and Siberian huskies will not be overweight.
Important proportion:
-Viewed from the side, the length from acromion to hip is slightly longer than the height from the ground to acromion.
The distance from the tip of the nose to the stop is equal to the distance from the stop to the occipital bone.
Behavioral temperament:
Siberian huskies are friendly and gentle, but alert and enthusiastic. He doesn't have the main qualities of a guard dog, he doesn't doubt strangers excessively, and he doesn't attack other dogs. Adult dogs will appear a little reserved and noble. Its intelligence, meekness and enthusiasm make it a happy companion dog and a diligent working dog.
head
Skull part:
Skull: medium size, commensurate with the proportion of the body; The top is slightly rounded, tapering from the widest part to the eyes.
Stop: The outline is obvious.
Face:
Nose: gray with black, brown or black; Copper strip is dark reddish brown; Pure white dogs may be flesh-colored. A "snow nose" with pink stripes is also acceptable.
Muzzle: medium length and width, tapering towards the nose, and the top is not pointed or square. The bridge of the nose is straight from the stop to the top.
Lips: Natural and compact color.
Teeth/Jaws: Closed and clamped.
Eyes: almond-shaped, moderately spaced and slightly inclined. The color is brown or blue; One of them (color) or variegated color is acceptable.
Expression: Kind, friendly, curious, even a little naughty.
Ears: medium size, triangular, higher than the head, in a proper position. The ears are thick and hairy, slightly round behind the ears, standing firmly, slightly round at the tip of the ears, and straight up.
Neck: medium length, arched, proudly lifted when standing. When you trot, your neck will stretch forward and your head will lift slightly forward.
Text:
Back: straight and strong, with a flat top line from withers to hips. The length is moderate, and the depth direction is not slack or short.
Waist: tight and inclined, narrower than chest, slightly folded upward.
Hip: tilt at a certain angle to the spine, but not too steep to prevent the hind legs from rushing forward.
Chest: deep and strong, but not very wide. The deepest part is just behind the elbow and flush with it. The ribs expand well from the spine, but both sides are flat, thus making the movement free.
Tail:
The fox's tail is rich in fur, just below the height of the topline. When a dog concentrates, it usually lifts its back and bends into a sickle. When lifted, the tail will not curl to any side of the body, nor will it fold down on the back. It's normal to drag your tail at rest. The tail hair is of medium length, and the top, sides and lower parts are basically equal in length, which looks like a round brush.
Arms and legs
Precursor:
When standing from the front, the distance between your legs should be appropriate, parallel and straight. Good bone mass but not heavy. The leg length from elbow to ground is slightly longer than the distance from elbow to the top of withers. The wolf's paw on the front foot should be removed.
Shoulder and arm: The scapula naturally leans backward. The upper arm is slightly inclined from shoulder to elbow, not perpendicular to the ground. Muscles and ligaments are well developed, and the shoulders are firmly connected with the chest.
Elbow: Close to the body, neither everting nor everting.
Metaphyseal joint: strong but flexible.
Metaphyseal end: the glue bone is slightly inclined when viewed from the side.
Hindquarters: When standing from the back, the hind legs are properly separated and parallel. Wolf claws must be pulled out.
Upper thigh: muscular and strong.
Posterior knee joint: naturally bent.
Hock joint: obviously shaped, close to the ground.
Feet: oval, but not long. The claws are medium-sized and compact, and the hair between the toes and the pads is good. The foot pad is thick and thick, so the dog will not turn inward or outward when standing naturally.
Gait/movement:
The typical gait of Siberian huskies is smooth and relaxed. Its footsteps are brisk, and it will trot at a proper speed when it is displayed, thus showing the natural extension of the forequarters and the powerful drive of the hindquarters. When walking, looking back from the front, we can find that it is not a straight line, but with the gradual increase of speed, the legs will gradually move inward, and finally the foot pad will step on the straight line below the center in the depth direction of the body. Like the aggregation of foot pads, the front and rear legs are lifted forward, and the elbows and rear knees are not everted or everted. Each hind leg moves in the same line as the front leg on the same side. When a dog walks, its topline is stable and flat.
clothing hair
Hair: Siberian huskies have two layers of fur, which is moderate in length and beautiful, but it will not affect the dog's beauty for too long. The lower coat is soft and thick, long enough to support the upper coat. The outer protective hair is straight and smooth, not rough or erect. One thing to note is that it is normal to lose coat during molting season. In order to make its appearance neat, the soft hair between its beard and toes and around its feet can be washed. Cleaning other parts of the coat is not allowed, otherwise it will be severely punished.
Color: All colors from black to pure white are available. The head usually has stripes of different colors, including striking stripes that many other breeds have never seen before.
Size and weight:
Height to withers:
Male: 2 1-235 inches (535-60 cm)
Female: 20-22 inches (505-56 cm)
Weight:
Male; 45-60 lbs (205-28 kg)
Female: 35-50 lbs (155-23 kg)
Weight is directly proportional to height. The above dimensions are the maximum height and weight. If the skeleton (height) or weight exceeds, points will be deducted.
Summary:
The most important characteristics of Siberian huskies are medium-sized, well-proportioned, free and brisk, unique coat, pleasing head and ears, straight tail and graceful posture. If the bone mass or weight exceeds the standard, the gait is clumsy and cringe, and the coat is long and thick, it will be punished. Siberian huskies, as transport dogs, will not appear bulky or rough, nor will they appear weak as short-distance racing dogs. Both male and female Siberian huskies show strong endurance in appearance. In addition to the defects mentioned above, Siberian huskies cannot have structural defects common to other dog breeds, although they are not specifically mentioned here.
Defect: Any deviation from the above points is regarded as defect, and the degree of defect is strictly proportional to its grade.
Skull: Stupid or heavy, with too obvious outline.
Stop: insufficient
Mouth: the nose and mouth are too long or too rough; Too short or too long
Teeth/jaw: except scissors bite.
Eyes: oblique position; Be too close
Neck: too short or too thick; Mechanism
Backward: weak or inclined backward; Arch upward; Tilt of topline
Chest: too wide, barrel chest; The ribs are too flat or too weak.
Tail: the tail is tightly rolled; Feather Position too high or too low
Shoulder: straight; loose
Precursors: weak glue bone and heavy bone; The front is too narrow or too wide; cubitus valgus
Feet: toes are soft or open; Paws are too big or too heavy; Paws are too small and weak; Toe valgus or varus
Gait/action: short, striding, jumping, clumsy or swaying; Cross or cross?
Hair: long, thick and fluffy; The texture is too coarse or too fine; An impermissible repair was made.
Eliminate defects:
The male dog is over 23.5 inches (60 cm) and the female dog is over 22 inches (56 cm).
Note: Male dogs should have two obviously normal testicles completely located in the scrotum at birth.