The FCI standard in full detail with pictures and definitions can be seen at:
FCI Standard Spitz Symposium 2006
FCI Standard Spitz Symposium 2006
Norrbottenspets Standard
(translated from the Swedish Kennel Club)
Country of Origin: Sweden
General Appearance: Small, squarish spitzdog with dry, powerful muscles. The dog should be of a very good structure, the head carried high and fearless. It should be extremely mobile. Differences in body structure due to sex should be well-marked. As a hunting dog, it should be attentive and daring, giving the impression of being alert, active, kind and self-confident. *Norrbottenspets should never be nervous, shy or aggressive. the ideal dog should give the impression of a typical small spitzdog with good anatomy and mentality.
Head: powerful, dry, well-built and wedge-shaped when viewed from the front and side.
Muzzle: moderately long and sharply tapered with a half a head length or shorter.
Skull: moderately wide and flat, with forehead slightly arched and the stop moderately well marked. the superciliary arches should be well marked and the nose bridge straight.
Nose: black nose and lips thin, dry and tight fitting. Mouth: scissor bite with well developed teeth.
Eyes: moderately big, bright, calm and energetic. dark brown. almond- shaped and obliquely set.
Ears: high set, slightly over medium size and stiffly erect. Tips slightly rounded.
Neck: moderately long, dry and muscular, slightly arched and carried erect.
Body: short, strong, muscular and elastic. When viewed from the side, slightly sloping over the withers then straight.
Loins: short and broad. Croup: proportionately long and broad, slightly sloping and well- developed muscularity.
Chest: moderately deep and long. Well developed back ribs. Oval shaped from a front view. Forchest well developed, well marked of normal width. When viewed from the side, the lowest part of the chest line should reach the underarm just below the elbow and fit softly into the belly line.
Belly: moderately tucked up.
Body: Depth ( vertical distance from highest point of withers to lowest point of chest) should be half-height of the withers.
Shoulder Blade: long and broad, with well developed crest and muscles. Close fitting to chest and proportionately set back.
Upper Arm: should be the same length as the shoulder blade. Strong well fitting, close to the chest and directed backwards. Forms a marked angle with the crest and permits free movements.
Underarm: straight .strong bones, dry but flexible muscles. Wrist and pastern: strong. When viewed from the front, the underarm forms a straight line with the wrist and pastern. When viewed from the side the pastern is slightly angled forward.
Fore Feet: Small, strong, standing straight forward, well arched and closed. well developed , solid pads.
Hind Feet: as forefeet. Hind legs parallel when viewed from behind.
Thighs: proportionately long, forming a straight angle to the pelvis. Strong muscles.
Knee Joint: strong
Lower thigh: forming a marked angle to the upper thigh.
Hock: broad and strong when viewed from front and side.
Rear Pastern: dry elastic and rather long.
Tail: proportionately high set, carried in a fairly high curve, loosely curled with the tip of the tail touching the side of the thigh. The length of the tail should not reach below the hock. bobtail not allowed.
Gait: should show smooth when in a canter or trot. Even movements with great drive, covering the ground well. Top line must be firm. hind legs parallel.
Coat: Hard, short, straight and rather closefitting hair. Fine dense undercoat. Short on nose bridge, skull, ears and front legs. longer on neck, back of thighs and underneath tail.
Color: all colors are permitted. Ideal color is white with yellow or red/brown markings.
Height: ideal height: male...45 cm. or 17.5" female...42cm. or 16.5"
