Basic characteristics of the Japanese silver fox dog

About the 13th year of Taisho in Japan, it was a cross between a white German Spitz and a Silver Spitz, which was improved and bred to become this dog. In 1913, the dog had become a very popular dog breed in Japan, and it was officially adopted in 1952. Recognized as an independent dog breed.

Height: Male Silver Fox 11.8-15.0 inches (30.0-38.0 cm) at shoulder, female Silver Fox 11.8-15.0 inches (30.0-38.0 cm) at shoulder

Weight Range : Male Silver Fox Dog 11.0-22.0 lbs (5.0-10.0 kg) Female Silver Fox Dog 11.0-22.0 lbs (5.0-10.0 kg)

Head: Size in harmony with body length, moderately wide and circle.

Skull: Moderately developed forehead. The back of the skull is widest.

Stop: Obvious.

Nose: Small, round, black.

Muzzle: pointed, slightly rounded at the tip, very well-proportioned. The lips are tight and preferably black.

Jaws/Teeth: White and strong with a scissors bite.

Eyes: Moderately large, almond-shaped, slightly oblique, dark in color, with black face and face.

Ears: set high, small, triangular, erect, rushing forward, not very far apart.

Trunk (neck, chest, ribs, waist and back, front of torso, skin)

Neck: Moderately long and well muscled. Silver Fox Terrier Shoulders: Set high.

Back: Straight and short.

Waist: Wide.

Chest: Broad and deep, with natural expansion of ribs.

Belly: Fold up naturally.

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