East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	East Siberian Laika	Finnish Spitz	Kunming Wolfdog
Origins	Russia	Finland	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	499	177	198
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Other Names	Vostotchno-Sibirskaia Laika	Barking Bird Dog, Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois, Suomalainen Pystykorva, Suomenpystykorva	Kunming Wolfdog, Chinese Wolfdog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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 Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	$800-$1000	$500-$700	$800-$1200

General Appearance - East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	45-55 pounds (20-24 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	66-84 pounds (30-38 kg)
Avg. Weight	50 pounds (22 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)	75 pounds (34 kg)
Height	Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (51–60 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	25-27 inches (64-68 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (51–60 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	26 inches (66 cm)

Hair & Care - East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog

Coat	Straight Double Harsh Coarse Thick	Dense Thick Double	Smooth Double
Colors	Grey Brown White Black	Red Gold	Black Light Straw Deep Rust
Grooming	Easy to groom: The East Siberian Laika doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Kunming Wolfdog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	East Siberian Laikas shed above average.	Finnish Spitzs shed moderately.	Kunming Wolfdogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog

Temperament	Aggressive Fearless Protective Outright Tempered Loyal	Happy Intelligent Playful Independent Loyal Vocal	Intelligent Curious Willing Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: East Siberian Laika is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Finnish Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Kunming Wolfdog is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	East Siberian Laikas are very easy to train.	Finnish Spitzs are easy to train.	Kunming Wolfdogs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The East Siberian Laika is a highly playful breed.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.	The Kunming Wolfdog is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	East Siberian Laikas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Finnish Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Kunming Wolfdogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	East Siberian Laikas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Finnish Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Kunming Wolfdogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	East Siberian Laikas are a social breed.	Finnish Spitzs are a social breed.	Kunming Wolfdogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The East Siberian Laika rarely barks.	High: The Finnish Spitz is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Kunming Wolfdog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	East Siberian Laikas are one of the best watchdogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average watchdogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	East Siberian Laikas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average defenders.	Kunming Wolfdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The East Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kunming Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	East Siberian Laikas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Finnish Spitzs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kunming Wolfdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the East Siberian Laika is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.	Kunming Wolfdogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	East Siberian Laikas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Finnish Spitzs 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.	Kunming Wolfdogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	East Siberian Laikas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Finnish Spitzs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Kunming Wolfdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	East Siberian Laikas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Finnish Spitzs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Kunming Wolfdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog

Stranger Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are very stranger friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are very dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No East Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Kunming Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	East Siberian Laikas are usually friendly towards other pets.	Finnish Spitzs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Kunming Wolfdogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No East Siberian Laikas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Finnish Spitzs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Kunming Wolfdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really East Siberian Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kunming Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	No set	Epilepsy Eye Problems Joint Problems	Bloat Canine Diabetes Mellitus Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	East Siberian Laikas are high energy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are high energy dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	East Siberian Laikas need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Spitzs need a lot of exercises.	Kunming Wolfdogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	East Siberian Laikas don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Spitzs don't need too much sleep.	Kunming Wolfdogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The East Siberian Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Kunming Wolfdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The East Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kunming Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The East Siberian Laika is an average drooler.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kunming Wolfdog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - East Siberian Laika vs Finnish Spitz vs Kunming Wolfdog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	3-6 puppies	6-8 puppies
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