FCI Standard for Samoyed
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- FCI Number: 212
- FCI Group: Group 5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
- Height:
- Males: 20.9-24.0 inches (53.0-61.0 cm) at the withers
- Females: 18.9-20.9 inches (48.0-53.0 cm) at the withers
- Weight Range:
- Males: 45.2-66.2 pounds (20.5-30.0 kg)
- Females: 35.3-45.2 pounds (16.0-20.5 kg)
- Head (Skull, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Lips, Muzzle, Cheeks, Teeth):
- Skull: Wedge-shaped, broad, slightly arched but not round or apple-shaped.
- Eyes: Dark brown, deeper colors preferred, well-set and almond-shaped.
- Ears: Strong, thick, triangular and slightly rounded, covered in abundant fur.
- Nose: Ideally black, but brown, liver, or charcoal gray acceptable.
- Lips: Black preferred, with upturned corners resembling a smile.
- Muzzle: Moderate length, moderate width, slightly tapering towards the nose.
- Teeth/Jaws: Strong, well-aligned, scissors bite.
- Body (Neck, Chest, Ribs, Back and Loins, Forequarters, Skin):
- Neck: Strong, muscular, arched, forming an elegant curve.
- Chest: Deep, with ribs expanding from the spine and flattening towards the sides.
- Back and Loins: Firm, slightly arched, with a proportionate length.
- Forequarters: Parallel, straight, and strong, with well-arched toes.
- Skin: Tight, with well-developed muscles.
- Limbs (Forequarters, Shoulders, Upper Arms, Elbows, Pasterns, Feet, Hindquarters, Thighs, Hock Joints, Hocks, Joints and Hock Joints Nails):
- Forequarters: Parallel, straight, and long enough to support the deep chest.
- Shoulders: Long, sloping at a 45-degree angle, strong.
- Hindquarters: Well-developed thighs, hock joints at a 45-degree angle.
- Feet: Large, long, slightly spread toes with protective fur.
- Thighs: Medium length, broad, well-muscled.
- Hock Joints: Short, strong, vertical, and parallel.
- Tail:
- Moderate length, covered with long hair, carried curled over the back or to the side when alert, may hang down at rest.
- Gait/Movement:
- Light, agile, rhythmic, with a brisk and powerful stride. Hindquarters provide strong driving force.
- Disqualifications:
- Blue or yellow eyes.
- Coat colors other than white, biscuit, light brown, or white with light brown.
- Unsteady or unnatural gait.
- Light bone structure.
- Lack of strength in males or delicacy in females.
- Scissors bite.
- Soft ears.
- Curled or twisted tail.
- Low stature.
- Very curved or weak hind legs.
- Coat that is curly, short, long, soft, or hanging.
- Unsociable behavior, difficult to approach.
Tags: FCI StandardSamoyed
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