Laika breeds

There are several breeds of dogs that bear the beautiful and proud name of husky. Some were taken out for work in a harness, others - as shepherds , third animals became excellent hunters. By the age of the Laek it is possible to refer to the oldest breeds that are in the service of people. At the same time, our heroes managed to save a lot of qualities that speak of kinship with wild wolves and jackals, which help to survive in extreme northern conditions.

The most famous Laika breeds

  1. East Siberian Laika description of the breed.
  2. These dogs are among the other hounds the largest. At withers, they can reach 64 cm with an average weight of 23 kg. Color they meet white, black and piebald, gray, you can find a dog with brown and red hair. Puppies of East Siberian Laika grow in large animals, but, unlike other breeds, develop a little slower. First of all, our heroes are professional hunters, but they are also successfully used in harnesses.

  3. West Siberian Laika description of the breed.
  4. The height of these dogs is medium (up to 60 cm), weight 18-25 kg, strong build, tail with pronounced curl. According to the structure of the body, they differ from wolves to a minimum. There are both white individuals, and red or gray variety of shades. This breed was most widely known and famous abroad. Among the Laikas, she is considered to be the most enduring.

  5. Karelo-Finnish Laika breed description.
  6. These cute dogs are also called Finnish Spitz dogs. They are now very rare and preserved only in Lapland, some districts of Karelia, in the north of Finland. This breed is distinguished by its bright red hair and the smallest size among the hawks. By the way, their disposition is very touchy, after an unfair and too severe punishment, the dog may lose confidence in the owner.

  7. Russian European Laika breed description.
  8. The color of these dogs is either black-and-white or white-black, in any case it should have a black or white speck of wool. The males reach 57 cm at the withers and weigh up to 22 kg. According to the structure of the body, they can be classed as classic medium-sized dogs with a dry build, a broad back and strong muscular limbs. The dog is superbly oriented on nature and is a first-class hunter, to the wild animals she has an innate malignancy.

  9. Samoyed Laika description of the breed.
  10. The wool of these handsome handsome men is excellent, has a double cover and is just perfect for polar environments. Color in dogs is white or with a cream shade. They look elegant and dignified, are distinguished by their quickness of endurance and playfulness, even at a venerable age.

  11. Yakut husky description of the breed.
  12. In appearance our animals are medium in size, compact, with fur excellent for the North. Males are larger than females and can be up to 56-59 cm at the withers. Bark will be these huskies only if necessary, at the usual time they are silent. Although they are used in their homeland, they are usually used as sled dogs , while keeping the Yakut husks at home, they produce good protection qualities.