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The standard starts here:
Resolutions Concerning the Japanese Dog Standard and Judges, 1992
The Japanese Dog Standard (Judging Standard) (partially revised August, 1977)
Medium Size Dog
- Essence And Its Expression. The dog has a spirited boldness with a good nature and a
feeling of artlessness. It is alert and able to move quickly with nimble, elastic steps.
- General Physical Characteristics. Males and females are obviously distinct with proportioned
bodies. The frame is compact with well-developed muscles. Males have a height to length
ratio of 10 to 11, females slightly longer. The height for males is 52 cm, for females 49 cm. A
range of 3 cm taller or shorter is allowed.
- Ears. Ears are the shape of a small triangle, leaning forward slightly and standing up firmly.
- Eyes. Eyes are somewhat triangular and slant upward toward the outside corner of the eye.
The color of the iris is very dark brown.
- Muzzle. The bridge of the nose is straight, the sides of the mouth firm, the nose hard, and the
lips do not have any slackness. Teeth are strong and occlude correctly.
- Head. The forehead is wide, the cheeks well-developed, the neck sturdy.
- Forelegs. The shoulder blade has moderate angulation and is well-developed. Forearms are
straight with paws well-knuckled up.
- Hind legs. Hind legs are strong with a wide natural stance. The hock joint is strong and the
paws well- knuckled up.
- Chest. The chest is deep, with ribs moderately sprung. The forechest is well-developed.
- Back and loin. The topline is straight, the loin strong. [Trans note: well-tucked up]
- Tail. The tail is thick and powerful. It can be either sickle or curled. In length (when
straightened out) it reaches almost to the hock joint.
- Coat. Outer coat is stiff and straight, undercoat is soft and thick. Tail hair is slightly longer
and stands open. Coat color is sesame, red, black, brindle, or white. The quality and color
of the hair should express the characteristics typical of the Japanese dogs.
Demerit Marks
- Developmental defects and nutritional deficiency.
- Disharmony between the color of the body and the nose.
- Spots in the coat color.
Disqualifications
- Lacking the quality of a Japanese dog.
- Overshot or undershot.
- Short tail caused by genetic defect.
Notice: Any deviations should be expunged as much as possible.
Large Size Dog (The following items differ from the standard of the
medium size dog and should be substituted.)
1. Essence And Its Expression. The dog has a spirited boldness with a good nature
and a feeling of artlessness, and conducts itself in a dignified way as well.
2. General Physical Characteristics. Males and females are obviously distinct with
proportioned bodies. The frame is compact with well-developed muscles. Males
have a height to length ration of 10 to 11, females slightly longer. The height for
males is 67 cm, for females 61 cm. A range of 3 cm taller or shorter is allowed.
11. Tail. The tail must be curled, thick and strong. In length (when straightened out)
it reaches almost to the hock joint.
Disqualification
4. Uncurled tail [Trans note: sickle tail is not allowed in the Akita]
Small Size Dog (The following items differ from the standard of the
medium size dog and should be substituted.)
2. General Physical Characteristics. Males and females are obviously distinct with
proportioned bodies. The frame is compact with well-developed muscles. Males
have a height to length ratio of 10 to 11, females slightly longer. The height for
males is 39.5 cm, for females 36.5 cm. A range of 1.5 cm taller or shorter is
allowed.
Demerit Mark
4. Short tail caused by genetic defect.
Supplementary Provisions
1. Tail Types
 | sickle tail |
| curly tail (full curl, right curl, left curl, double curl) |
2. Fur Color Types [Trans note: these colors cover all Nihon Ken breeds, see the
Judging Resolutions for acceptable Shiba colors]
| sesame (sesame, white sesame, red sesame, black sesame)
[Trans note: The sesame or goma color has black-tipped
guard hairs sprinkled throughout the coat. White sesame is a
white dog with a light black overlay, red sesame is a red dog
with a light black overlay, and black sesame is a dog with a
heavy black overlay on a red or red-gray undercoat.] |
| red (red, pale red, crimson red) |
| black |
| brindle (brindle, red brindle, black brindle) |
| white |
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