Breed Characteristics
| Type: | Pure |
| Family: | Hunters |
| Origin: | Europe |
| Group: | Hounds |
| Life Span: | 12-14 Years |
West Siberian Laika Build Information
The West Siberia Laika, sometimes referred to as the WSL or Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika, is a large, purebred hunting dog developed in Russia by indigenous Siberian people. They are medium to large size dog with a triangular shaped head, strong body, pointy ears and well developed chest has dense, double layered coat that is white, red, grizzle, or gray.
| Size: | Medium |
| Length (Male): | 19-25 in. |
| Length (Female): | 18-20 in. |
| Weight: | 41 – 65 lbs |
Behaviour and Personality
These dogs are very self-confident, lively, and intelligent and will be fiercely loyal to their family. They can be territorial and protective, possibly aggressive and capable of defending itself, though they will never start a fight themselves. Intelligent and eager to learn, these dogs train easily under gentle trainer. They are very energetic and must be given lots of exercise to burn off their extra energy.
| Activity Level: | Slightly Active |
| Affection Level: | Affectionate |
| Kid Friendliness: | Friendly |
Appearance
| Colors: | Black, Gray, Sable, Salt & Pepper, White |
| Grooming: | Medium Maintenance |
| Coat Type: | Soft |
West Siberian Laika Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.
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Breed Talents and Facts
| Training: | Easy |
| Hunting Companion: | Yes |
