AKC 1930 Standard
General Appearance - For hundreds of years the Siberian Husky has been used as a sled dog in northeastern Asia. He should be exceptionally active, quick and light on his feet, able to run in harness with a load at a speed of twenty miles an hour for short distances. He should be strong, courageous and tireless on the trail. He should have a deep strong chest, heavy bone, strong legs and feet, straight powerful back and well-muscled hindquarters. A grown dog should stand about 23 inches at the shoulders and weigh about 60 pounds. A bitch should be smaller and weigh about 10-12 pounds less.
Head: The size of the head should be in proportion to the body but not clumsy or too large. It should be of medium width between the ears.
The ears should be erect, set high on the head, medium in size, pointed at the tops and well covered with fur on the inside. It should be of medium length and slightly wedge shaped. The jaws and teeth are very strong and should be neither overshot nor undershot. The eye may be either blue or brown with a keen friendly expression. Eye rims dark. The nose may be light brown or black. The muzzle should be strong. The lips dark and firmly fitting together.
The ears should be erect, set high on the head, medium in size, pointed at the tops and well covered with fur on the inside. It should be of medium length and slightly wedge shaped. The jaws and teeth are very strong and should be neither overshot nor undershot. The eye may be either blue or brown with a keen friendly expression. Eye rims dark. The nose may be light brown or black. The muzzle should be strong. The lips dark and firmly fitting together.
Chest and Ribs: Chest should be deep and strong, but not too broad. The ribs should be well arched and deep.
Back, Quarters and Stifles: The loin should be slightly arched and especially well muscled. The stifle should be well let down and very muscular. The back should be straight, not too long, and strongly developed.
Legs: Straight and of good length, well-musceled and good bone.
Feet: Strong, not too compact, with exceptionally tough pads protected with hair.
Tail: Long, usually carried curled over back but sometimes dropped down, especially when tired. Should be well protected with fur and hair, but bushy tails not desirable.
Size and Weight: Dogs 22-23 1/2 inches at the shoulders, 54-64 pounds; bitches 21-22 1/2 at the shoulders 44-54 pounds.
Color: All colors permissible pure white to black including many variations of greys and mixed wolf colorings.
Coat: Should be thick with a very soft and warm underfur next to the skin. The guard hair should not be too long, and should be straight, not too coarse, and fairly close to the body so that the graceful lines of the dog are not obscured. A bushy shaggy coat is not desirable.
Point Scale:
Size and general appearance................................................................................................................ 25 pts.
Head and neck............................................................................................................................................ 10 pts.
Coat and color............................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Chest and ribs............................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Quarters and Shifles................................................................................................................................. 15 pts.
Back................................................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Legs.................................................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Feet.................................................................................................................................................................. 5 pts.
Tail.................................................................................................................................................................... 5 pts.
Size and general appearance................................................................................................................ 25 pts.
Head and neck............................................................................................................................................ 10 pts.
Coat and color............................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Chest and ribs............................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Quarters and Shifles................................................................................................................................. 15 pts.
Back................................................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Legs.................................................................................................................................................................. 10 pts.
Feet.................................................................................................................................................................. 5 pts.
Tail.................................................................................................................................................................... 5 pts.
* "In August, 1930, the American Kennel Club asked my husband to prepare a standard for the Siberian Husky, looking forward to a possible recognition of the breed. Recognition was given in October, and at this time thoroughbred Siberian Huskies are eligible to registration." American Kennel Gazette, Mar. 1931, vol. 48 No. 3 pg. 44. Breed Column written by Fay Clark Hurley, Fairbanks, Alaska.