GENERAL APPEARANCE
A dog of medium build that is athletic but not racy. Slightly longer than tall with leg length slightly longer than overall depth of body. oval boned which is neither too heavy nor too light.
HEAD :-
Not too broad, skull slightly domed. Muzzle slightly longer than skull, strong and gently tapering. Lips close fitting and always black, cheeks flat. Nose black(winter nose acceptable) with large nostrils. Slightly imperfect scissor bite.
EYES:- Oval forward facing and set at a slight oblique angle. Any colour or colour combination permitted.
EARS:- Set fairlly high,not too large and carried erect.
NECK:- Strong and muscular with a well defined nape.
SHOULDERS:- Moderately sloping with elbows fitting close to chest, which must not be too broad.
BODY:-
Topline level, ribs well back. Loin short and deep with no exaggerated tuck up. Croup broad and faily short, but not too steep. Tail set fairly high and reaching to the hock,carried down when standing, but may be lifted when excited. Curly tails considered a fault. Good rear angulation and short hocks.
HIND FEET:- Oval, may have five toes(dewclaws permitted0.
FORE FEET:- Round, pasterns upright but flexable. Pads black and well cushioned with hair.
COAT:- Dence double coat, slightly harsh in texture(heavy coats permitted, must be long), silky coats considered a fault. Well defined ruff and breaches, tailbushy.
GAIT:- Easy and far reaching covers the ground.
SIZE:- Bitches 22" minimum, dogs 24" minimum. Overall balance more important than size.
COLOUR:- Pure white or any shade of gray and sable through to pure black. White faces and dark masks are permitted but any colour change must be subtle.
TEMPERAMENT:- Friendly and placid, never aggressive or showing any guarding tendancies . Will submit when challenged.
All males should have two fully desended testicles apparent.
FAULTS:- Gay tails, long soft/silky coats, patchy/pinto or black and tan colours. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in in exact proportion to its degree.
The northern inuit dog is faithful, friendly and placid. Never aggressive or showing any guarding tendencies and will submit if challenged. They mix well with other pets and because of their friendly nature they love the companionship of other dogs and very rarely argue. They make great family members and like to be included in everthing the family does. They love children and are happy to play for hours.
