In our following breed portrait it will be a little frosty until freezing cold. Because our journey goes this time to Siberia.
Here it is Laika dog at home – as Russian-European, West and East Siberian Laika.
What more surprises waiting for you with this fur nose? You will find out in the following lines.
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Size Male & Female: 51 to 63 cmWeightMale & Female: 18 to 25 kgColorsBlack, Grey, White, Brown, Red, Fawn, Salt/PepperLife expectancy12 to 13 yearsOriginRussiacharacter/temperamentgentle, affectionate, calm, brave, courageous, even-tempered, loyal, faithfulFCI groupGroup 5: Spitz and archetypal hounds, Section 2: Nordic hounds
Look
The Belonging to the family of the lace is with the Laika dog not to be overlooked. The most unique features are here the pointed ears and the bushy tail.
But also that athletic, muscular body with deep chest and the long, slender legs give an idea of the relationship to lace.
Depending on the color of the fur can the Laika dog fast also mistaken for a wolf become – and here amplifies the slender, long head this impression additionally.
Height Weight
Achieve according to breed standard males and females one Shoulder height from 53 to 61 centimeters.
Here it is East Siberian Laika the largest dog, followed by West Siberian and Russian-European Laika.
Is it about that Weightthis depends on the type of Laika dog and shapes itself for males and females as follows:
- Russian-European Laika: 21 to 23 kilograms
- West Siberian Laika: 18 to 25 kilograms
- East Siberian Laika: 18 to 23 kilograms
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The coat of the Laika dog is short, dense, harsh and weatherproof.
Only the East Siberian Laika has a significantly longer stick hair than the other two Laika species.
Not only that Top hair contributes to this all-round weather protection at, but also the soft, dense undercoat.
As with the weight also decides in the permitted colors of the coat of the Laika – and it looks like this for the colors:
- Russian-European Laika: Black, grey, fawn, combinations of these colors
- West Siberian Laika: Gray, White, Red, Salt/Pepper
- East Siberian Laika: Black, Gray, White, Brown, Red, Salt/Pepper
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Laika dog has small, round eyesthe slightly oval shaped are. Both Colors Can you both brown and blue be.
History & Origin of the Laika Dog
The Laika dog is one Russian dog breed. Not only there, but this breed has also been around in Finland for centuries common and known.
Especially in Siberia, the Laika dog was used for that sleigh pullingin the middle Ages also for the sable hunt deployed.
his first official appearance in front of a European audience had the Laika dog at the end of the 19th centuryone purposeful breeding started in the 20th century.
The FCI recognized the breed in the year 1981 finally officially on.
Nature & character of the Laika dog
Although there are three types of Laika dogs, they differ in theirs character and temperament not significantly from each other.
The East Siberian Laika applies here as the Dog with the most balanced temperamentwhich the other two Laika dogs also bring with them.
In addition, these fur noses are considered very gentle and calm. You belong to the affectionate dog breeds and find that Being left alone is therefore only partially amusing.
For you, of course, that means that Stay alone already trained with a Laika Dog puppy must become.
Not only the human-related kind make the breed a good companion.
That too brave and courageous beings and the high fidelity and loyalty leave the Laika dog don’t leave your side anytime soon.
attitude & upbringing
What do you think? Have nature and temperament as well as the size of the Laika dog has an impact on his attitude and upbringing? Now find out.
Upbringing
When it comes to training, the Laika dog needs one People with dog experiencewho be Understands and accepts character and temperament.
The highly intelligent dog needs one of course consistent upbringing shaped by loving guidance and respect is.
Beginner will at this dog stumbled and should therefore decide on another breed.
Good to know
The fur nose with the exceptional sense of direction loves in addition to the mental workload among other things draft dog sportDogtracking and Treibball.
attitude
When keeping the Laika dog, you should note that the breed is a very high need for exercise and exercise has.
Do you live with a Laika dog in a big apartmentallowed here don’t miss the daily walk in a park or on a green space.
Of course, the Laika dog feels more comfortable in one House with its own garden. Because of his heritage, he is used to being outdoors in all weathers to be.
Health & Care
Now let’s look at how it is about the Health of the Laika dog is ordered and which Care the dog needs.
Life expectancy
The Life expectancy of the Laika dog lies at 12 to 13 years.
Health
Who survives the wide open spaces and freezing temperatures in Siberiathat brings so easily nothing out of the concept.
That hits definitely on health of the Laika dog too – and with that you need you no worries about diseases and problems typical of the breed close.
Eighth in summer but that the Laika dog a shady spot has – because Heat is the only thingwhat him troubles.
Deworming, parasite prevention, vaccination protection and annual check-ups – these things are important to a good health of Laika dog to ensure.
General Grooming & Grooming
The general grooming of the Laika dog relates to the Care or control of the ears, eyes, Teeth and paws as well as the anus.
In these parts of the body it can inflammation can occur quicklythat cause health problems for the dog.
The coat of the Laika dog needs no excessive care. It’s enough if you do it brush at regular intervals.
A little more often may the brush during the shedding come into use.
Is the Laika dog right for me?
After all the facts, we will clarify the following important question with you: «Is the Laika dog right for me?»
You will get the right answer if you behind these statements a tick can put.
- You are looking for a dog with you strong self-confidence and great personality.
- you are looking for one active dogwho prefers to do winter sports with you.
- You have enough timeto engage with the Laika dog.
- you are looking for one gentle and affectionate family or single dog.
Fun facts about the Laika dog
At the end of our breed portrait you will of course get one more some interesting fun facts about the Laika dog.
Laika Dog Puppies cost from reputable breeding between €1,300 and €1,500.
The Russian-European Laika was above all popular in the former GDR – and became here for wild boar hunting deployed.
The Ancestors of all 3 Laika dog breeds are the Tungus and the Yakut Laikis. Of these, the Laikas have also the great visual resemblance to the wolf.
In the USA the Laika dog usually still goes under the name Yakutian Laika. Here he became in the 19th century among other things as a four-legged postman deployed.
Laika, the first dog in spacewas by the way NO Laika dograther probably a husky terrier mix.
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