4/1/2023 0 Comments Siberian laika![]() They’re very aware of the fact that they don’t need any help, which makes them stubborn sometimes. They’re quite smart and do well on their own and don’t require much of their owners.Įast Siberian Laikas know that they’re independent. Independence is another strong suit of an East Siberian Laika. They don’t need any help to catch their prey. They were used as hounds in Russia, thanks to their amazing sense of smell. Whether they’re protecting a loved one or hunting, they’re relentless when there’s a threat. When it comes to predators, especially larger ones, East Siberian Laikas are quite aggressive. They won’t accept their presence and will regard them as a threat. This makes it hard to have another dog, or cat for that matter, with an East Siberian Laika. They’re also quite territorial so they don’t tolerate trespassers. They think of themselves as the protectors of their herd, which extends to their owners, so they don’t allow other animals especially dogs near their loved ones. Their loyalty and protectiveness make them distrustful of outsiders. They’re incredibly fierce protectors, which means that if their protective instincts are nurtured, they make excellent guard dogs. ![]() East Siberian Laikas actually trust humans and love them fiercely when they get attached. When treated right, they’re hardly ever aggressive toward humans. They’re impressively calm and bark occasionally or rarely.įriendliness is another great quality of theirs. One of the best things about East Siberian Laikas is how balanced their temperaments are. It’s not surprising really, considering they’re a part wolf. Their intelligence and physical strength combined enabled them to perform all of these tasks and with ease. They were also used as scent hounds and sled dogs. Sometimes they even hunted tigers and lions. They were used to hunt down animals of various sizes, starting from a squirrel up to a bear. Hunting was one of the main reasons why they were bred in Russia. ![]() The wolf traits are more distinct in East Siberian Laika than most of the other breeds. They’re said to be the most ancient types of dogs that have originated in Asia. ![]() This explains the common physical attributes. Studies show that Nordic dogs, many of which are spitz, are indeed descended from wolves. Spitz-type dogs get their characteristics from their wolf ancestors. Pomeranian, Chow chow, and Alaskan Malamute are examples of spitz-type dogs. These dogs have pointy muzzles, straight and pointy ears, a thick, fluffy coat, and their tails are curled upward and onto their backs. It officially became an independent breed in 1947.Įast Siberian Laikas are spitz-type dogs. Its ancestors are the Tungus, Yakut, pre-Baikal, and pre-Amur Laikas. The Laika is an excellent hound, sleigh dog used for sport or competition, alarm and guard dog, as well as a superb companion.East Siberian Laika originated in the mountains of Central and East Siberia. The dog's name therefore refers to the fact that some Russian dogs are bred precisely for their great ability to bark continuously and without tiring. The FCI recognizes only three of the four breeds, as the Karelo-Finnish Laika is not officially recognized by this federation. The West Siberian Laika exists along with three others in the same category, the East Siberian Laika, the Russian-European Laika and the Karelo-Finnish Laika. Recognized in the 20th century, the breed spread rapidly thereafter. He is in great demand in Russian regions, leading to the existence of kennels specialized in breeding Western Siberian Laikas in the hunting territories of the country. The breed is widespread in Russia and widely used for hunting. He is a very old breed, coming from Russia, and a cross between two very related breeds of Laiki, the Laiki Hanstaka and Laiki Chanteiska, as well as the dogs of hunters of Western Siberia and North Ural. His tail may be carried on the back of the thighs, over the back or firmly curled.Īccording to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 5, section 2 and is #306 His erect ears are set high and end in a point. His dark eyes are set at an angle, and oval shaped. The head of the West Siberian Laika has a faint stop. His harsh straight coat is rather rough, and the undercoat is thick and well developed. Some subjects have a striped dress or patches in the same shades. His pretty dress is white, red or grey in all possible shades, salt and pepper or black. Heightīetween 54 and 60 cm (21.26 to 23.62 inches) for the maleīetween 52 and 58 cm (20.47 to 22.83 inches) for the female Weightīetween 20 and 30 kg (44.09 to 66.14 pounds) for the maleīetween 20 and 30 kg (44.09 to 66.14 pounds) for the female Color Of medium size, the West Siberian Laika has a very robust constitution.Įndowed with a well developed bone structure, without being heavy nor rough, the Laika is solid and has a superb silhouette with strong and developed muscles.
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