Siberian Husky — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Siberian Husky — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is the U.S.A.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), Section 1 Nordic Sledge Dogs, with no working trial; its standard is number 270.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its stated use is as a sledge dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 21 to 23½ inches for dogs and 20 to 22 inches for bitches (FCI 53.5 to 60 cm and 50.5 to 56 cm); weight runs 45 to 60 lb and 35 to 50 lb (20.5 to 28 kg and 15.5 to 23 kg).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a medium-length double coat that looks well furred but never so long that it hides the dog's clean outline; the undercoat is soft and dense, and the guard hairs lie straight and smooth, never harsh.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Allowed colours cover all ranges of black, grey, red, sable, agouti and white, in solid form or with multiple shades and white markings, including piebald; merle and brindle patterns are not allowed and are disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is friendly and gentle yet alert and outgoing; the breed lacks the guarding, possessive instinct, is not overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs, and shows intelligence, tractability and an eager disposition.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications cover males over 23½ inches and females over 22 inches (FCI over 60 cm and 56 cm) and merle or brindle coat patterns; FCI also bars aggression or extreme shyness and clear physical or behavioural abnormality.