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East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Comparison - Dog breed selector: Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka or Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika or Chuksha? Find the right dog for you

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Name East-European Shepherd West Siberian Laika Siberian Husky
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky breeds.
Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka
Byelorussian Ovcharka
Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large
Medium
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg) Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg) Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height
Which is taller, East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky? East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky height comparison:
Male: 26-30 inches (66-76 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (61-72 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $700-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky?
Average: The East-European Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The West Siberian Laika is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is easiest to train?
East-European Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.
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West Siberian Laika dogs are easy to train.
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Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most alert?
East-European Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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West Siberian Laika dogs are good watchdogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most protective?
East-European Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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West Siberian Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Aggressive
Protective
Territorial
Lively
Aggressive
Balanced
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: West Siberian Laika dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky?
Average to High: East-European Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: West Siberian Laika dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:
East-European Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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West Siberian Laika dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
East-European Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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West Siberian Laika dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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West Siberian Laika dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Siberian Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The East-European Shepherd barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The West Siberian Laika rarely barks.
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Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most playful?
Average: East-European Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: West Siberian Laikas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep East-European Shepherd indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the West Siberian Laika breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most flexible?
East-European Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
West Siberian Laika dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky?
East-European Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
West Siberian Laika dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The East-European Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which uses mouth most during play?
East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Siberian Laika dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

East-European Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

West Siberian Laika bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed lives longest?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of East-European Shepherd: 12 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of West Siberian Laika: 15 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The East-European Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The West Siberian Laika can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has fewer health issues?
East-European Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
West Siberian Laikas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The East-European Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The West Siberian Laika should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:
No data available No data available Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most active?
East-European Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
West Siberian Laika dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
East-European Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
West Siberian Laika dogs have an average exercise need.
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky?
East-European Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
West Siberian Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The East-European Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The West Siberian Laika has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which needs most food?
5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Blue
White
Black
Gray
White
Sable
Pepper
Salt
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The East-European Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The West Siberian Laika requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which drools least?
The East-European Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The West Siberian Laika is an average drooler.
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The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The East-European Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The West Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Soft Fluffy
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky? East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or {name3 shedding:
East-European Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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West Siberian Laika dogs shed moderately.
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Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is best with kids?
East-European Shepherd dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
West Siberian Laika dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
East-European Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
West Siberian Laika dogs are generally with other pets.
Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?
East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky?
East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly East-European Shepherd or West Siberian Laika or Siberian Husky?
East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky?
Yes
East-European Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Siberian Laika dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
East-European Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
East-European Shepherds are commonly okay with elderly people.
West Siberian Laikas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

East-European Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Siberian Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has most puppies?
4-10 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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East-European Shepherd vs West Siberian Laika vs Siberian Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of East-European Shepherd, West Siberian Laika, and Siberian Husky. Which has most recognition?
No data available No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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