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Siberian Husky Breeder Listings
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Siberian Husky Breed Standard
Working Group
General Appearance
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog, quick and light on his feet
and free and graceful in action. His moderately compact and well furred body,
erect ears and brush tail suggest his Northern heritage. His characteristic gait
is smooth and seemingly effortless. He performs his original function in harness
most capably, carrying a light load at a moderate speed over great distances.
The Siberian Husky body proportions and form reflect this basic balance of
power, speed and endurance. The males of the Siberian Husky breed are masculine
but never coarse; the bitches are feminine but without weakness of structure. In
proper condition, with muscle firm and well developed, the Siberian Husky does
not carry excess weight.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Height--Dogs, 21 to 23½ inches at the withers. Bitches, 20 to 22 inches at the
withers. Weight--Dogs, 45 to 60 pounds. Bitches, 35 to 50 pounds. Siberian Husky
weight is in proportion to height. The measurements mentioned above represent
the extreme height and weight limits with no preference given to either extreme.
Disqualification--Dogs over 23½ inches and bitches over 22 inches.
Head
The Siberian Husky Expression is keen, but friendly; interested and even
mischievous. Eyes almond shaped, moderately spaced and set a trifle obliquely.
Eyes may be brown or blue in color; one of each or parti-colored are acceptable.
Faults--Eyes set too obliquely; set too close together. Ears of medium size,
triangular in shape, close fitting and set high on the head. They are thick,
well furred, slightly arched at the back, and strongly erect, with slightly
rounded tips pointing straight up. Faults--Ears too large in proportion to the
head; too wide set; not strongly erect. Skull of medium size and in proportion
to the body; slightly rounded on top and tapering from the widest point to the
eyes. Faults--Head clumsy or heavy; head too finely chiseled. Stop--The stop is
well-defined and the bridge of the nose is straight from the stop to the tip.
Fault--Insufficient stop. Muzzle of medium length; that is, the distance from
the tip of the nose to the stop is equal to the distance from the stop to the
occiput.
Neck, Topline, Body
The Siberian Neck medium in length, arched and carried proudly erect when dog is
standing. When moving at a trot, the neck is extended so that the head is
carried slightly forward. Faults--Neck too short and thick; neck too long. Chest
deep and strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point being just behind and
level with the elbows. The ribs are well sprung from the spine but flattened on
the sides to allow for freedom of action. Faults--Chest too broad; "barrel
ribs"; ribs too flat or weak. Back--The back is straight and strong, with a
level topline from withers to croup. It is of medium length, neither cobby nor
slack from excessive length. The loin is taut and lean, narrower than the rib
cage, and with a slight tuck-up. The croup slopes away from the spine at an
angle, but never so steeply as to restrict the rearward thrust of the hind legs.
Faults--Weak or slack back; roached back; sloping topline.
Tail
The well furred tail of fox-brush shape is set on just below the level of the
topline, and is usually carried over the back in a graceful sickle curve when
the dog is at attention. When carried up, the Siberian Husky tail does not curl
to either side of the body, nor does it snap flat against the back. A trailing
tail is normal for the dog when in repose. Hair on the tail is of medium length
and approximately the same length on top, sides and bottom, giving the
appearance of a round brush. Faults--A snapped or tightly curled tail; highly
plumed tail; tail set too low or too high.
Forequarters
Shoulders--The shoulder blade is well laid back. The upper arm angles slightly
backward from point of shoulder to elbow, and is never perpendicular to the
ground. The Siberian Husky muscles and ligaments holding the shoulder to the rib
cage are firm and well developed. Faults--Straight shoulders; loose shoulders.
Forelegs--When standing and viewed from the front, the Siberian Husky legs are
moderately spaced, parallel and straight, with the elbows close to the body and
turned neither in nor out. Viewed from the side, pasterns are slightly slanted,
with the pastern joint strong, but flexible. Bone is substantial but never
heavy. Length of the leg from elbow to ground is slightly more than the distance
from the elbow to the top of withers. Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed.
Hindquarters
When standing and viewed from the rear, the hind legs are moderately spaced and
parallel. The upper thighs are well muscled and powerful, the stifles well bent,
the hock joint well-defined and set low to the ground. Dewclaws, if any, are to
be removed. Faults--Straight stifles, cow-hocks, too narrow or too wide in the
rear.
Coat
The coat of the Siberian Husky is double and medium in length, giving a well
furred appearance, but is never so long as to obscure the clean-cut outline of
the dog. The undercoat is soft and dense and of sufficient length to support the
outer coat. The guard hairs of the outer coat are straight and somewhat smooth
lying, never harsh nor standing straight off from the body. It should be noted
that the absence of the undercoat during the shedding season is normal. Trimming
of whiskers and fur between the toes and around the feet to present a neater
appearance is permissible. Trimming the fur on any other part of the dog is not
to be condoned and should be severely penalized. Faults--Long, rough, or shaggy
coat; texture too harsh or too silky; trimming of the coat, except as permitted
above.
Color
All colors from black to pure white are allowed. A variety of markings on the
Siberian Husky head is common, including many striking patterns not found in
other breeds.
Temperament
The characteristic temperament of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle, but
also alert and outgoing. He does not display the possessive qualities of the
guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other
dogs. Some measure of reserve and dignity may be expected in the mature dog. His
intelligence, tractability, and eager disposition make him an agreeable
companion and willing worker.
Summary
The most important breed characteristics of the Siberian Husky are medium size,
moderate bone, well balanced proportions, ease and freedom of movement, proper
coat, pleasing head and ears, correct tail, and good disposition. Any appearance
of excessive bone or weight, constricted or clumsy gait, or long, rough coat
should be penalized. The Siberian Husky never appears so heavy or coarse as to
suggest a freighting animal; nor is he so light and fragile as to suggest a
sprint-racing animal. In both sexes the Siberian Husky gives the appearance of
being capable of great endurance. In addition to the faults already noted, the
obvious structural faults common to all breeds are as undesirable in the
Siberian Husky as in any other breed, even though they are not specifically
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