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    FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)

    SECRETARIAT GENERAL: 13, Place Albert 1er B – 6530 Thuin (Belgique)


    ______________________________________________________________________________

    25.02.2004/EN

    FCI-Standard N° 338

    THAI RIDGEBACK DOG


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    ORIGIN : Thailand.

    UTILIZATION : Hunting and companion dog.

    DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID


    STANDARD : 26.05.2003.

    FCI'S CLASSIFICATION : Group 5 Spitz and primitive


    types.
    Section 7 Primitive Type-Hunting
    Dogs.
    Without working trial.

    BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Thai Ridgeback Dog is


    an old breed which can be seen in the archeological documents in
    Thailand which were written about 360 years ago. It was used
    mainly for hunting in the eastern part of Thailand. People also
    used it to escort their carts and as a watch dog. The reason why it
    has kept its own original type for so many years is due to poor
    transportation systems in the eastern part of Thailand; it had fewer
    chances to crossbreed with other breeds.

    GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized dog with short hair


    forming a ridge along the back. The body is slightly longer than its
    height at withers. Muscles are well developed, and its anatomical
    structure is suitable for activities.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
    Length of body : Height at the withers = 11 : 1O
    Depth of chest : Height at the withers = 1: 2

    BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Tough and active with


    excellent jumping ability. A loyal family dog.

    FCI-St. N° 338 / 25.02.2004


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    HEAD

    CRANIAL REGION :
    Skull : The skull is flat between the ears but slightly rounded
    when seen from the side.
    Forehead : Wrinkles when the dog is attentive.
    Stop : Clearly defined, but moderate.

    FACIAL REGION :
    Nose : Black. In blue dogs, the nose is bluish.
    Nasal bridge : Straight and long.
    Muzzle : Wedge-shaped, slightly shorter than skull.
    Lips : Tight with good pigmentation.
    Mouth : Black marking on the tongue is preferable.
    Jaws : Upper and lower jaws are strong.
    Teeth : White and strong with scissors bite.
    Eyes : Medium size and almond shaped. The eye colour is dark
    brown. In blues, amber-coloured eyes are permitted.
    Ears : Set on sides of the skull. Medium sized, triangular, inclining
    forward and firmly pricked. Not cropped.

    NECK : Medium length, strong, muscular, slightly arched and


    holding head high.

    BODY

    Back : Strong and level.


    Loin : Strong and broad.
    Croup : Moderately sloping.
    Chest : Deep enough to reach the elbows. The ribs are well sprung,
    but not barrel-shaped.
    Lower line : The belly is well tucked up.

    TAIL :Thick at base with gradual tapering toward the tip. The tip
    can reach hock joints. Carried vertically and slightly curved.

    FCI-St. N° 338 / 25.02.2004


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    LIMBS

    FOREQUARTERS :
    Shoulder : Well laid back.
    Forearm : Straight.
    Pastern : Straight when seen from the front and very slightly
    sloping when seen from the side.
    Feet : Oval
    Nails : Black but can be lighter depending on coat colour.

    HINDQUARTERS :
    Thighs : Well developed with well bent stifles.
    Hocks : Strong and well let down.
    Rear Pastern : Straight and parallel when seen from the rear.
    Feet : Oval

    GAIT : Reachy stride with no pitching nor rolling of the body.


    Parallel tracking at normal speed. When viewed from the front,
    the forelegs move up and down in straight lines so that the shoulder,
    elbow and pastern joints are approximately in line with each other.
    When viewed from the rear, the stifle and hip joints are
    approximately in line. Movement in a straight line forward without
    throwing the feet in or out; thus enabling the stride to be long and
    drive powerful. The overall appearance of the moving dog is one of
    smooth flowing and well balanced rhythm.

    SKIN : Soft, fine and tight. Throat : no dewlap.

    COAT

    Hair : Short and smooth. The ridge on the top region is formed by the
    hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. It
    should be clearly defined from other parts of the back. There are
    various shapes and lengths of ridge, but must be symmetrical on
    either side of the backbone and within the width of the back.
    Crowns or whirls at the head of the ridge are acceptable.

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    Colour : Solid colour : red, black, blue and very light fawn
    (isabella). Black mask is preferable in reds.

    SIZE : Ideal height at the withers : Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
    Bitches 20-22 inches (51-56 cm).
    There is a tolerance of plus or minus one inch (2.5 cm).

    FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be


    considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
    regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect
    upon the health and welfare of the dog.

    • Any bite other than scissors bite.


    • Unbalanced ridge.

    DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
    • Aggressive or overly shy dogs.
    • Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities
    shall be disqualified.
    • Dogs without ridge
    • Long hair.

    N.B.:
    • Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully
    descended into the scrotum.
    • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical
    conformation should be used for breeding.

    The latest amendments are in bold characters.

    FCI-St. N° 338 / 25.02.2004

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