Thai Bangkaew — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Thai Bangkaew — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A Thai breed of FCI Group 5 (Spitz and primitive type), Section 5 Asian Spitzes, kept as a companion dog without a working trial; its origins trace to Bangkaew village in Phitsanulok province.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A square, well-proportioned dog, never short-legged, with a fairly wide deep chest and a double coat forming a neck-and-shoulder ruff and a plumed tail, the ruff more pronounced in males.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ideal height at the withers is 46–55 cm for males and 41–50 cm for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The double coat has a straight coarse guard layer over a soft dense undercoat; the body coat is moderately long, shorter on the head and front of the legs, with feathering on the limbs.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is white with clearly defined patches in lemon, red, fawn, tan or grey, sometimes with blackened tips giving a tri-coloured look, or white with solid black patches; symmetrical head markings and a dark mask are preferred.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is alert, intelligent, loyal, watchful and obedient, easy to train, and may be a little aloof with strangers.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults include a too-broad muzzle, light or large round eyes, large ears, roach or sway back, tail carried close to or to the side of the back, missing ruff or leg feathering, paddling movement, and incorrect size.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Severe faults are losing more than three teeth or an all-white coat; disqualifying faults include aggression or extreme shyness, physical or behavioural abnormality, overshot/undershot bite, drop ears, a natural stub or curled/kinked tail, a short or smooth coat, and a solid coat with only slight white.