Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pungsan Dog	Russo-European Laika	Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Origins	Korea	Russia	Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	254	497	354
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Other Names	Poongsan, Korean Phungsan, Korean Poongsan	Russko-Evropeĭskaya Laĭka, Laika	Sepp Siberian Sleddog, Siberian Sleddog
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	Unknown	Unknown	$600-$800

General Appearance - Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg)	40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg)	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)	45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Coat	Double Harsh Soft Fine	Thick Double Dense	Dense
Colors	White Cream	Black Grey White Pepper Salt Dark & White Patches	Sable Piebald Gray White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Pungsan Dog requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Russo-European Laika requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pungsan Dogs shed above average.	Russo-European Laikas shed moderately.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Temperament	Dominant Protective Territorial Independent Loyal Obedient Intelligent Energetic	Affectionate Intelligent Territorial Alert Independent Resourceful Stubborn Bold Agile Cheerful	Active Primitive Cooperative Trainable Affectionate Inquisitive
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Pungsan Dog's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Russo-European Laika is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Pungsan Dogs are quite easy to train.	Russo-European Laikas are quite easy to train.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	Pungsan Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Russo-European Laika is a highly playful breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Russo-European Laikas have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pungsan Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Russo-European Laikas are highly affectionate dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pungsan Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Russo-European Laikas are kinda antisocial.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Pungsan Dog barks occasionally.	High: The Russo-European Laika is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Pungsan Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Russo-European Laikas are one of the best watchdogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Pungsan Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Russo-European Laikas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pungsan Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Russo-European Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pungsan Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Russo-European Laikas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pungsan Dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Russo-European Laikas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Pungsan Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Russo-European Laikas have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Pungsan Dogs are apartment-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laikas are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pungsan Dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Russo-European Laikas adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Russo-European Laikas handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 - Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Stranger Friendly	Pungsan Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laikas are not stranger friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Pungsan Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laikas are not kid-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Pungsan Dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laikas are not cat-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Pungsan Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Russo-European Laikas are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pungsan Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Russo-European Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pungsan Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Russo-European Laikas are not recommended for elderly people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pungsan Dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Russo-European Laikas do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pungsan Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Russo-European Laikas are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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 Pungsan Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Russo-European Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 - Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Health Issues	The Pungsan Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Obesity	No set	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pungsan Dogs are high energy dogs.	Russo-European Laikas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Pungsan Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Russo-European Laikas need a lot of exercises.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Pungsan Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Russo-European Laikas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Russo-European Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Seppala Siberian Sleddog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Pungsan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Russo-European Laika has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pungsan Dog is an average drooler.	The Russo-European Laika is an average drooler.	The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Pungsan Dog vs Russo-European Laika vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

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	1-7 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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