East Siberian Laika Complete Breed Guide

The East Siberian Laika is a skilled and focused hunting dog that excels at tracking game and standing guard. These active dogs make good family pets when trained, but they enjoy being outside more than anything.

The East Siberian Laika is a highly active and skilled hunting dog, talented in hunting small and large game. They are even used as sled dogs, being a regionally-found breed. They are highly aggressive toward large predators, but they are calm and well-tempered with their human owners. Once trained, they make good companion dogs that will be loyal and willing to obey. They have thick double coats and enjoy the great outdoors above all other places.

Lifestyle & Living Conditions

The East Siberian Laika has high energy and a need for being outdoors. They are happiest when they've had lots of daily exercise. For this reason, these dogs are rarely found in the city. They prefer a rural environment where they can run and hunt and play. Being also used as sled dogs, they can run and endure for hours.

Exercise & Activity

The East Siberian Laika has high activity needs, including lots of daily exercise. These dogs are natural hunting dogs and when they aren't hunting, will still need to play and run for a few hours each day. They are bred strictly for hunting, so city and apartment life will not suit the East Siberian Laika well. However if you can provide the trail, the chase is on!

The East Siberian Laika is first and foremost a hunting dog and will be happiest when involved in some sort of outdoor pursuit. They are highly territorial and will guard their homes and families intensely. They are friendly to their human owners and loyal, but they need training to live with other animals. They will certainly go after cats and small animals unless they are taught not to. The East Siberian Laika is strong and can endure a variety of elements, making them great for highly active hunting owners.

The East Siberian Laika has a medium-long double coat with harsh guard hair and a thick and wooly undercoat. The color of their coats range from black, white, and red, to having various patterns of white, red, grey, black, brown, or brindle through their coats. They need minimal grooming though, with just occasional brushing.