Comparison: Finnish Spitz and West Siberian Laika

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

	Finnish Spitz	West Siberian Laika
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Finland	Russia
Category	Medium	Large
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 to slightly larger, substantial and clean-built, with pronounced sexual dimorphism Pricked V-shaped ears and a tightly curled tail over the back or hip Dense harsh coat with a collar
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.	The most widespread Russian hunting breed, an all-round dog for forest game.

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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.