What is the standard size of the Husky? The Husky is a medium-sized working dog that moves quickly and elegantly at a light pace. Its sturdy and richly coated physique, erect ears, and brushed tail show its northern heritage, and its pace needs to be relaxed and light, showing its original function – to carry light weight goods over long distances. Shoulder height: 53~60cm for male; 51~56cm for female. Weight: 20~27kg for male; 16~23kg for female; height and weight need to be in proportion, and the stature (shoulder to tail root) needs to be slightly longer than the shoulder height. Head: Showed to be very keen but friendly, interested in anything, even naughty. The eyes are almond shaped, moderately distant and slightly slanted. Eye color can be brown, blue, or even different colors for both eyes are acceptable. The head is medium in size, slightly rounded at the top in proportion to the body, and tapers flat from the widest point toward the eyes. Ears: Medium sized, triangular in shape, erect above the head, ears should be thick and hairy, arched at the back and very strongly erect, and the tips should be bluntly angled. Muzzle: The distance from the stop (middle of the eye where the nose turns) to the tip of the nose (muzzle) must be equal to the distance from the stop to the occiput. The width is moderate, gradually becoming pointed towards the nose, not completely square or pointed. Nose: Gray coat color is black nose, red coat color is pig liver nose, white coat is flesh colored nose. Snow nose is acceptable. Teeth: Very strong, frying type bite and lower teeth slightly posterior, but in contact with the inner edge of the upper teeth. Horizontal cut teeth are allowed, but not a top choice. Poor junction or upper and lower burst teeth are serious errors. The best is a complete tooth row, lack of molars or premolars is the most important disadvantage. Neck: Medium-length, standing upright with head up and chest up, with a strong shrug from the shoulders and a moderate neck arch. When trotting, the neck will drive the head forward. Chest: deep and strong, but not too wide, with the deepest part of the chest almost to the elbow joint. The ribs protrude from the spine and flatten out at the sides, allowing him to move freely. Back: The back line should be straight and strong from the shoulders to the arms, of medium length, not flabby or too long. Waist: Should be strong, narrower than the rib cage, and slightly tucked upward. Arms: Angled out from the spine, not at a right angle. Tail: The tail is brush-like, resembling a fox’s tail, and is positioned a little below the dorsal line. When the dog is focused, the tail returns into an elegant sickle shape. When the tail pops up, it cannot be rolled on either side of the body, or on the back. When resting, the tail is in the shape of a mop, and the hair of the tail is of medium length, whether it is the same length at the root, the middle or the end, and looks like a round brush. Shoulders: The shoulders have a good inclination, the upper arm is inclined from the shoulder position to the elbow, never perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments are tightly wrapped around the shoulders and the sternum so that they are well developed. Forelimbs: When standing and looking forward, the legs must be parallel of proper width and straight. The elbows must rest solely on the body and must never open outward or inward. When viewed from the side, the foot joints are slightly angled, strong and flexible. Bone mass is important but should not be too thick. The height of the elbow to the ground is approximately the distance from the elbow to the shoulder. Wolf paws can be removed. Hind Drive: When the dog is standing and viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel and at an appropriate distance. The upper leg muscles are well developed and strong, and the ideal balance of propulsion and traction is achieved by the angle between the hind knee and ankle joints. A good angle should be a clear bend between the knee and the hock; a good arc is reflected in the length of the upper and lower legs, with the hock joint short and low.
