Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceWest Siberian Laika at a glance
- Origin
- West Siberia, Russia
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1947 (likely)
- Family
- Asian Spitz
- Type
- Hunting spitz (laika)
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 10 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, UKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 306
The name. Named for West Siberia; laika from Russian layat', "to bark".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Asian Spitz
Alaskan Malamute, American Akita, Chow Chow, Samoyed, Shar Pei, Shiba Inu
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The West Siberian Laika appears 1000 to 1947 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the West Siberian Laika is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
