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104 GUIDE T O BREED S

WEST SIBERIAN LAIKA

AN INTELLIGENT AND ALERT DOG WITH A KEEN NOSE AND STRONG HUNTING INSTINCT FCI

Height range Bred for hunting in the forests of Siberia, this handsome
20–24 in (51–62 cm) dog is very popular in its native country. The breed is strong High-set ears
held erect
Weight range and confident and eager to follow game, both large and small.
40–49 lb (18–22 kg)
Although the West Siberian Laika
Sable coat on neck
Life span 10–12 years has a steady temperament, its and shoulders forms
Origin Russia readiness to hunt makes it longer collar
unsuitable as a house dog
for most families.

Tail carried
Other colors in tight curl
over back
Sandy
Variety of coat
colors Oval, slightly
deep-set eyes

Long, muscular
upper forelegs
Feet with hair
between toes

EAST SIBERIAN LAIKA

BORN TO HUNT, THIS DOG IS CALM AND EASYGOING WITH PEOPLE FCI

Height range The popularity of this Russian hunting dog is widespread
21–25 in (53–64 cm) in its own country and also reaches into Scandinavia.
Weight range Bred for work, the East Siberian Laika is tough, active,
40–51 lb (18–23 kg)
and confident. Although it has a strong instinct for V-shaped, erect
ears, thickly
Life span 10–12 years following big game, it is controllable, steady-tempered, lined with hair
Origin Russia and friendly with people.

Broad head
Straight, black
coat with lighter,
woolly underlayer
Other colors

White Karamis

Piebald
White legs
with darker
spots

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