How to Identify an East Siberian Laika

East Siberian Laikas are descendants of Aboriginal dogs who were similar to Spitz-type breeds. They are the largest breed of Russian Laika that is used for hunting. [1] While East Siberian Laikas are similar to a few other dog breeds, they also have many characteristics which are unique to them. This wikiHow will inform you of those characteristics, thus helping you figure out if a dog is an East Siberian Laika.

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Looking at the Body Structure

  1. East Siberian Laikas are typically somewhere between 21.5 to 25 inches (55 to 64 cm) tall, and they usually weigh anywhere from 40 to 50 pounds (18 to 23 kg). [2]
  2. East Siberian Laikas should have a head that is in the shape of a wedge, as well as a broad skull, and an occipital protuberance that is defined well. You should also notice a gradual stop. The dog's muzzle is almost the same length as the skull, with a profile in the shape of a wedge and lips that are dry and tight. The dog should also have their muzzle's top line lying on a plane that is parallel to the top of their skull. [3]
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  3. East Siberian Laikas should have triangular-shaped ears that are pricked. [4]
  4. East Siberian Laikas should have obliquely-set, oval-shaped, and dark-colored eyes that aren't big. [5]
  5. The tail of an East Siberian Laika is in the shape of a ring or sickle. If their tail is in the shape of a ring, it should lie on their buttocks or croup. If the dog's tail is in the shape of a sickle, they should carry it either curved and going towards their loins, or in an erect manner. You should also notice that the tail's length is almost enough for it to reach their hock. [6]
  6. Overall, East Siberian Laikas are strong and large, with a proportion that is almost square. [7]
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Analyzing the Coat

  1. East Siberian Laikas can either be black, any shade of brown, white, red, gray, or pepper and salt in color. They can also have ticking or patches, and you may notice this ticking on the dog's limbs in a corresponding color. [8]
  2. East Siberian Laikas should have a coarse-feeling outer coat, and a soft-feeling undercoat. [9]
  3. East Siberian Laikas should have a double coat that is medium in length, with an outer coat that is dense and straight, and an undercoat that is dense. You should also notice a collar on the dog's shoulders and neck from their coat, as well as, in male dogs, a mane that is over their withers from the coat. [10]
  4. Since the East Siberian Laika has is double-coated, they will need to be groomed and brushed often to help lessen shedding. If the dog is a hunting dog, they will also need to keep the fur that is between their toes trimmed. [11]
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Taking Note of Temperament

  1. Because East Siberian Laikas were originally bred to be guard dogs, draft animals, for protection and hunting, they are known to be independent, or even sometimes stubborn. Therefore, their training will need to be consistent, with standards for their behavior that are high. [12]
  2. Despite their independence, East Siberian Laikas are also known to be smart and eager to please. Therefore, if an East Siberian Laika has bonded with their family, rewards and praise are used, and their training is consistent, training an East Siberian Laika can be easier. [13]
  3. East Siberian Laikas are known to be territorial with a high prey drive. Therefore, they do not usually do well with other animals, particularly if they were bred as a guard dog. [14]
  4. Despite being territorial, when rewards are used in their training and they are treated well, East Siberian Laikas are known to be even-tempered and calm. Provided they are socialized correctly from early on, they can also do well with children. [15]
  5. East Siberian Laikas are known to have a lot of energy, and therefore they also need a lot of physical and mental exercise, through activities such as games of fetch, walks, time to run in a fenced-in yard, and treat puzzles. [16]
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