West Siberian Laika
Dog Breed Name: West Siberian Laika, WSL, Laika, Laikas, Mansi, Hanti,
or Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika dog breed.
Description: The West Siberian Laika, or WSL, is a breed of hunting dog
developed by the indigenous people of Northern Ural and West Siberia.
Temperament: When properly raised & trained West Siberians make a strong
bond with their masters & never lose contact with them in the woods or
over open terrain. West Siberians are considered poor guardians at home
or for domestic stock. During hunting dangerous game they are capable of
protecting their human partners to the bitter end. The West Siberian
Laika is a highly alert and active dog. They are also highly territorial
and aggressive with other dogs so pairing them with other breeds is not
suggested.
Height, Weight: The West Siberian Laika is considered a Large breed dog.
Males are on average 20 to 25 inches at the shoulders. Females a little
shorter.
Living Condition: The West Siberian Laika dog breed needs a fenced yard
or large area to roam. Not ideal for an apartment or condo. Because of
their thick coat they don't tend to like hot weather.
Exercise Required: Daily exercise is suggested. You should take your
West Siberian Laika for daily walks or runs. A fenced in yard is
strongly suggested.
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years on average
Litter Size: 3-5 puppies per litter on average
Grooming: The West Siberian Laika dog tends to have a thick double coat
which can be groomed as you wish. The puppy cut is an option or you can
let it grow. Other hair cut options are available at your local groomer.
Ask to see pictures of the different hair styles your dog groomer has
available.
If you can't find a local breeder in your area don't worry, many breeders are using the major airlines like American, Delta, Continental and Northwest airlines for shipping their puppies.
At this time the airlines will ship puppies to the following States: Alabama AL - Alaska AK - Arizona AZ - Arkansas AR - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Iowa IA - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Maine ME - Maryland MD - Massachusetts MA - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Mississippi MS - Missouri MO - Montana MT - Nebraska NE - Nevada NV - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - New York NY - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Vermont VT - Virginia VA - Washington WA - Washington, D.C. - West Virginia WV - Wisconsin WI - Wyoming WY - Hawaii HI.