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FEET : Oval in shape but not long. The paws are medium in size,
compact and well furred between the toes and pads. The pads are
tough and thickly cushioned. The paws neither turn in nor out when

the dog is in natural stance.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : The Siberian Husky’s characteristic gait is

smooth and seemingly effortless. He is quick and light on his feet,
and when in the show ring should be gaited on a loose lead at a
moderately fast trot, exhibiting good reach in the forequarters and

good drive in the hindquarters. When viewed from the front to rear
while moving at a walk the Siberian Husky does not single-track, but
as the speed increases the legs gradually angle inward until the pads

are falling on a line directly under the longitudinal center of the
body. As the pad marks converge, the forelegs and hind legs are
carried straightforward, with neither elbows nor stifles turned in or

out. Each’hind leg moves in the path of the foreleg on the same side.
While the dog is gaiting, the topline remains firm and level.

COAT

HAIR : 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 cleancut 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.

COLOUR : All colours from black to pure white are allowed. A
variety of markings on the head is common, including many striking

patterns not found in other breeds.

FCI-St. N° 270 / 24.01.2000

http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/270g05-en.pdf