West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare West Siberian Laika and East Siberian Laika. Which is better: West Siberian Laika or East Siberian Laika or Lapponian Herder?
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| Name | West Siberian Laika | East Siberian Laika | Lapponian Herder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Russia | Russia |  Finland |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 202 | 499 | 228 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka | Vostotchno-Sibirskaia Laika | Lapland Reindeer Dog, Reindeer Herder, Lapinporokoira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | 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 | 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. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | No set | No set |
| Price | $600-$800 | $800-$1000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder
| Size |
Large Medium | Large | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) | 45-55 pounds (20-24 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) | 50 pounds (22 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (51–60 cm) | Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (51–60 cm) | Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder
| Coat | Soft |
Straight Double Harsh Coarse Thick |
Double Straight Fluffy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Sable White Gray Salt Pepper Black |
Grey Brown White Black |
Brown Gray Black |
| Grooming | Average: The West Siberian Laika requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The East Siberian Laika doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | West Siberian Laikas shed moderately. | East Siberian Laikas shed above average. | Lapponian Herders shed moderately. |
Characteristics - West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder
| Temperament |
Aggressive Lively Territorial Balanced Protective |
Aggressive Fearless Protective Outright Tempered Loyal |
Calm Energetic Vocal Docile Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: West Siberian Laika's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: East Siberian Laika is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | West Siberian Laikas are easy to train. | East Siberian Laikas are very easy to train. | Lapponian Herders are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | West Siberian Laikas, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The East Siberian Laika is a highly playful breed. | The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | West Siberian Laikas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | East Siberian Laikas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | West Siberian Laikas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | East Siberian Laikas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Lapponian Herders are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | West Siberian Laikas need a lot of social interaction. | East Siberian Laikas are a social breed. | Lapponian Herders are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The West Siberian Laika rarely barks. | Low to Average: The East Siberian Laika rarely barks. | High: The Lapponian Herder is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | West Siberian Laikas are good watchdogs. | East Siberian Laikas are one of the best watchdogs. | Lapponian Herders are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | West Siberian Laikas are extremely protective guard dogs. | East Siberian Laikas are extremely protective guard dogs. | Lapponian Herders strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The West Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The East Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | West Siberian Laikas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | East Siberian Laikas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Lapponian Herders have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | West Siberian Laikas have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the East Siberian Laika is strong enough to escape from home. | Wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | West Siberian Laikas 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. | East Siberian Laikas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Lapponian Herders have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | East Siberian Laikas are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herders are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | West Siberian Laikas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | East Siberian Laikas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Lapponian Herders adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | West Siberian Laikas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. | Lapponian Herders 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. |
| 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 - West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder
| Stranger Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are average friendly towards strangers. | East Siberian Laikas are very stranger friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herders are average friendly towards strangers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are kid-friendly dogs. | East Siberian Laikas are very kid-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herders are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are average friendly towards cats. | East Siberian Laikas are cat-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herders are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are average friendly towards other dogs. | East Siberian Laikas are very dog-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herders are dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No West Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No East Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are usually recommended for elderly people. | East Siberian Laikas are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | West Siberian Laikas are generally with other pets. | East Siberian Laikas are usually friendly towards other pets. | Lapponian Herders are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No West Siberian Laikas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No East Siberian Laikas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Lapponian Herders 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 West Siberian Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really East Siberian Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Lapponian Herder 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 - West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder
| Health Issues | West Siberian Laikas tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | Very healthy dog breed. | Very healthy dog breed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | No set | No set | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 14-16 years | 12-15 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | West Siberian Laikas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | East Siberian Laikas are high energy dogs. | Lapponian Herders are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | West Siberian Laikas have an average exercise need. | East Siberian Laikas need a lot of exercises. | Lapponian Herders need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | West Siberian Laikas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | East Siberian Laikas don't need too much sleep. | Lapponian Herders are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The West Siberian Laika can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
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 average to cold weather conditions The Lapponian Herder can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The West Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The East Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The West Siberian Laika is an average drooler. | The East Siberian Laika is an average drooler. | The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - West Siberian Laika vs East Siberian Laika vs Lapponian Herder
| 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 | 6-10 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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