Comparison: Jämthund and West Siberian Laika

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

	Jämthund	West Siberian Laika
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Sweden	Russia
Category	Large	Large
Recognition features	Large, rectangular, clean-cut spitz in light and dark grey with pale markings High-set erect ears and a tail carried low in a loose curl Close-lying topcoat with soft undercoat	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	Close but not flat topcoat, short soft light undercoat; lighter and darker grey with light markings on muzzle, throat, chest and legs.	–
Purpose	Swedish hunting dog for elk, bear and boar that holds game at bay by barking.	The most widespread Russian hunting breed, an all-round dog for forest game.

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