West Siberian Laika. Features of the breed

These dogs are the pride of our hunting dog breeding, a true national treasure. Magnificent hunting qualities, endurance and unpretentiousness make them indispensable assistants to fishers and amateur hunters. Hunting Western Siberian Laika was derived from local indigenous breeds of dogs that developed over the centuries in the North of Russia. The breed standards were first approved in 1949. They changed twice. Currently, the standards adopted in 1996 are used. In 1980, the International Cynological Federation also recognized this breed.  

Breed Standards

From ancestors, Khanty and Mansiysk Laika, the breed took the best. Dogs of strong, but dry build. Dogs according to the breed standard should have an increase from 54 to 60 cm, and in bitches growth is less by 2 cm. As for the stretch index, it is equal to 102-108.

Coat color - white, gray, black, red or brown. Let's assume that the clap is on the paws. The typical West Siberian Siberian husky has a dense scalp with a coarse and straight awn. Undercoat is soft and plentiful. On the neck and shoulders, psovina is developed and forms a collar. On the head, ears and feet, the hair is short. On the paws of the hair forms a so-called brush. On the tail the wool is evenly distributed, fluffy.

The head of the husky is wedged when viewed from above. The cranial box is moderately wide. The length of the muzzle and cranial part of the head are the same. There is a good expression of the occiput, a smooth transition from a moderately convex forehead to the muzzle. West Siberian Laika is really beautiful. She has a characteristic muzzle with tightly fitting and dry lips. Highly placed ears have the shape of a slightly elongated triangle. Eyes - brown, small, have an oblique characteristic incision, giving the muzzle of the dog an expression of the mind and deceit.

The chest of the bark is deep and wide. They are also characterized by a straight and wide back, a broad, with a spring, a loin. Legs are straight, correctly set, fingers on paws tightly compressed. The tail is almost as far as the hock joint or slightly shorter and is usually bent to the back in the form of a steep ring or sickle.

Features of West Siberian Laika

Dogs of this breed are animals with a moderately excitable type of higher nervous activity. By nature, the West Siberian Laika is very independent. She is evil to the beast, but is sociable with people. It is believed that strict training with complete submission to the hunter goes against the natural hunting qualities of the dog. Planning the education of husky, it must be taken into account. It can work both for the beast and for the bird, although it is traditionally more often used as a hunting dog. Hunter-fishers prefer sometimes to train her for some kind of beast.

Having decided to buy a husky, prepare for frequent and long walks, if you are going to keep it in the apartment. The best place to keep an adult dog is a spacious aviary.

If you are a hunter, try to take the puppy from parents with obviously good working qualities. When choosing from the litter should be guided by the following: the age of the puppy should not be less than 1 month. Puppy should be well-nourished, strong and mobile, accustomed to fertilizing, without visible defects. To choose the best of the puppies, put them a few steps from the mother. The strongest and brightest of them will be the first to find it.

The question of how to name the husky and all the rest relating to her future training and education will help you solve in the local Society of Hunters. Puppies of the same litter from parents with a pedigree usually receive the nickname, starting with a certain letter. This is done for the convenience of their registration. But, in addition to this official nickname, you can always name your future friend the way you like.

A little patience and care, and the dog of this wonderful breed will be your reliable assistant. I wish you success!