West Siberian Laika

The West Siberian Laika is a breed of dog.

Aliases Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka Size Medium Height (Male) 20 - 24 Inches Weight (Male) 40 - 55 Pounds Hair Length Short Origin Russia Club(s) FCI Dogs, CKC Dogs Group(s) Northern Dogs

West Siberian Laïka (Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka)

The most common of all the Russian Laikas, the West Siberian Laika, is specialized in the hunting of valuable sable or ermine. Its head it longer and narrower than that of the East Siberian Laika and it has a longer body than its East Siberian cousin. It is usually wolf-colored, but may be darker or more reddish, as well as badger-colored or white with patches.