West Siberian Laika
Breed Information |
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| Name | West Siberian Laika |
| Other names | Zapadno-sibirskaïa Laïka |
| Origin |  Russia |
| Breed Group |
Northern Breed (UKC) |
| Size | Medium to Large |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 14-16 years |
| Temperament |
Aggressive Balanced Lively Protective Territorial |
| Height |
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) |
| Weight |
Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg) Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) |
| Colors |
Black Gray Sable Salt & Pepper White |
| Litter Size | 6-10 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
4 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
2 stars This is not an apartment dwelling breed of dog. It is active and loves to explore its world, and a bored Laika is a Laika who is going to get into trouble in one way or the other to occupy its active mind. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
3 stars The West Siberian Laika needs lots of exercise, which includes a daily, long, brisk walk. Will do best with a large fenced in yard. |
| Grooming |
3 stars This breed has a double coat and does shed a lot during the seasonal molt. However, once molted out and brushed he is manageable not much different than a German Shepherd or other dogs with double coats that shed. One important aspect to consider is that the WSL does not have natural dog body odor as with most modern breeds. A clean WSL even when wet does not smell "doggy". It will develop a warm climate coat once adapted to the warmth. The WSL is a naturally clean natured dog. Outside of seasonal shedding the breed is a clean companion. Its coat has the ability to naturally shed off dirt due to not having an oily coat as some modern dogs have. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: N/A Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
4 stars Easy Training: The West Siberian Laika is known to listen to commands and obey its owner. Expect fewer repetitions when training this breed. |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
West Siberian Laika Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Bella |
| 02 | Charlie | Lucy |
| 03 | Toby | Coco |
| 04 | Cooper | Luna |
| 05 | Rocky | Zoe |
| 06 | Duke | Ellie |
| 07 | Oliver | Lilly |
| 08 | Jake | Stella |
| 09 | Riley | Luna |
| 10 | Louie | Penny |
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Overview |
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The West Siberian Laika is a medium to large size dog, strong, well built northern breed, with a general wolf-like appearance. The breed is never coarse or massive. Due to the arctic conditions in the country of origin, the coat is very important. It must be double, dense, very hard and not too long. Intelligent, willing to learn and easily trainable. Affectionate and loyal to his family, and friendly to strangers. The breed has a strongly developed hunting instinct and a keen sense of direction. When he finds game, he alerts the hunter by barking. |
History |
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The West Siberian Laika originally comes from the North Ural and West Siberia. The current breed was developed from two different types. The breed is lighter in build and narrower in head than the East Siberian Laika. It is an all around hunting dog, used on birds and small game and also occasionally on large game. The West Siberian Laika was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1996. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: West Siberian Laika - TOP 10 Interesting Facts
