Comparison: Russian-European Laika and West Siberian Laika

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

Russian-European Laika
Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
West Siberian Laika
Photo: LS, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Russian-European LaikaWest Siberian Laika
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originRussiaRussia
CategoryMediumLarge
Recognition features
  • 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
  • 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
PurposeRussian all-round hunting dog of the European forest zone.The most widespread Russian hunting breed, an all-round dog for forest game.

Breed page: Russian-European Laika · Breed page: West Siberian Laika

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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.