West Siberian Laika
Västsibirisk lajka, Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka, Laika de Sibérie Occidentale, Laïka de Siberia Occidental, Westsibirischer Laïka, Vestsibirsk Laika, Länsisiperianlaika
A spitz-type hunting breed from Russia, developed by forest-dwelling peoples for hunting large and small game, including squirrels, birds, and bears. It has a dense double coat, erect ears, and a strong, agile body, valued for endurance, intelligence, keen senses, and versatility in harsh forested environments.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Not Recognized
TKC Group
Not Recognized
Country of Origin
RU
West Siberian Laika
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
Skeletal and Muscular
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
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