Comparison: Finnish Spitz and Russian-European Laika

Finnish Spitz and Russian-European Laika are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Finnish Spitz	Russian-European Laika
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Finland	Russia
Category	Medium	Medium
Recognition features	Smaller than medium-sized, almost square spitz with bright red or golden-red coat Stand-off coat with long trousers and a bushy tail Tail curled tightly back and down along the hip; erect, pointed ears	Medium square-built spitz with lean, well-developed muscles Harsh coat forming a collar with side-whiskers Curled or sickle tail; pricked V-shaped ears
Coat	Moderately long, stand-off coat; back bright red or golden red, with lighter shades on cheeks, throat, chest and belly.	–
Purpose	Finnish hunting dog that barks at game birds up in trees; the national dog of Finland.	Russian all-round hunting dog of the European forest zone.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.