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West Siberian Laika
Eurasian hunter
Original name: Zapadno-Sibirskaya Laika
Type: Lupoid
Male size: 21¼-23½ inches
Female size: 20½-22¾ inches
Degree of grooming
5
Spitz and Primitive types
FCI
Countries of origin Russian Federation
Did you know ?
West Siberian Laikas are still used for hunting in their native Russia, so there are specialized kennels in several hunting areas.
West Siberian Laikas are mainly bred for hunting in their native Russia. These versatile animals are also good herding and draft dogs. When they don’t work, they are well balanced but lively.
West Siberian Laika In a few words :
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Head
Shaped almost like an isosceles triangle.
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Body
Strong withers, solid, straight back, short, elastic loins, broad, muscular, slightly sloping croup.
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Coat
All shades of white, salt and pepper, red, gray. Black, particolored and matching patches are acceptable.
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Ears
Set high, pricked, pointed.
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Tail
Vigorously rolled over back or buttocks.
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Hair
Hard topcoat, well developed undercoat.
This Russian breed was produced by crossing two varieties of Laika with hunting dogs in the northern Urals and western Siberia. Outside of their native habitat, West Siberian Laikas are widespread in central Russia, where they are bred for hunting in large breeding centers. Medium-sized, clean-cut and robust, West Siberian Laikas have well developed muscles and bones, though they are never heavy or coarse.
