ORIGINThailandPatronageNihonUtilizationHunting dogDATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARDO7.O7.1993FCI'S CLASSIFICATIONGroup 5 Spitz and primitive typesSection 7 Primitive Type-Hunting DogsWithout working trialBRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARYThe Thai Ridgeback Dog is an old breed which can be seen in the archeological writing in Thailand which was written about 35O years ago. Mainly in the eastern part of Thailand, it was used for hunting. And people also used it to escort their carts and as a watch dog. The reason why it has kept its own original type for years is poor transportation systems in the eastern part of Thailand; it had fewer chances to crossbreed with other breeds.GENERAL APPEARANCEMedium-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 PROPORTIONSLength of bodysize (height at the withers) = 11 : 1OHeight of chestsize (height at the withers) = 5 : 1OLength of the muzzlelength of the head = 2 : 3BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENTTough and active with excellent jumping ability.HEADCRANIAL REGIONThe crown is flat and has a gentle slope toward the stop.StopClearly defined, but moderate. Inclination is not abrupt.FACIAL REGIONNoseColour is blackNasal bridgeStraight and longMuzzleWedge-shaped.Dogs with fawn coat have a black maskLipsTightMouthBlack marking on the tongueJawUpper jaw is thick enough,and lower jaw is strongTeethWhite and strong with scissors biteEyesMiddle size and almond shaped. The eye colour is dark brown. In blues and silvers, amber-coloured eyes are permitted.EarsSet on either side of the crown, which is slightly broad between the two ears. Rather large triangular, inclining forward and firmly pricked. Not cropped.NECKStrong, muscular, holding head high.BODYBackStrongLoinStrong and broadCroupModerately roundChestDeep enough to reach the elbows. The rib is well built, but it is not barrel-shaped.Lower lineThe belly is tucked up.TailIt has a thick base with gradual tapering toward the tip. The tip reaches hock joints. It holds up vertically or curves like sickle tail.LIMBSFront legsThe forearm straightHind legsWell developed thighs and well bent stifles. Hocks are tough. The nails are black or light through brown.GAITStride with no pitching nor rolling of the body. Track in two parallel straight lines. 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- an hip joints are approximately in line. Move in a straight pattern 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.SKINSoft, tender and tight skin.COATHairShort and smooth. The ridge is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat, starting from the withers and extending to the point of prominence of hips. It should be clearly defined from other parts of the back tapering and symmetrical. A narrow ridge is preferred.ColourSolid colour : light chestnut red (the deeper, the better), pure black, silver and blue.SIZEHeight at the withersDogs 24 - 26 inches (61-66 cm)Bitches 22 - 24 inches (58-61 cm) FAULTSAny 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.- Any bite other than scissors bite- Unbalanced ridgeDISQUALIFYING FAULTS- Dogs without ridge- Long hairN.B.Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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