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Siberian Standard


BODY	LEGS & FEET	GAIT
COLOURS		SIZE
COAT		TEMPERAMENT
Standard of the Siberian Husky Approved by the American Kennel Club. October 8 1990 Effective November 28 1990


General Appearance The Siberian Husky is a medium sized working dog, quick and light on his feet and graceful in action. He is moderately compact and his well-furred body, erect ears, and brush tail suggests 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 moderate speed over great distances.
	His 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, the Siberian Husky is typically with muscle firm and and well developed. The Siberian does not carry excess weight.

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The most important breed characteristic of the breed are medium size, moderate bone, well-balanced proportion, 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 penalised. The Siberian Husky never appears so heavy or so coarse as to suggest a freighting animal not is it 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. Obvious structural faults common to all breeds are as undesirable in the Husky as in any other breed even though they are not mentioned herein.