Laikas and huskies are dogs adapted for living in the north. Both are used by humans as sleds. However, it cannot be said that they are identical, and the same requirements can be made to them. In order for these beautiful animals to serve man faithfully, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the characteristics of each breed.
Laika
Laika was cultivated in the north of Russia in the 1920s for hunting bears, game, hoofed and fur-bearing animals. The weight of an adult animal reaches 23 kg, the length of the withers is 61 cm. Due to their tirelessness, dogs of the "Laika" breed can also be used as sled dogs. But nevertheless, these dogs, possessing an incomparable hunting instinct, are advisable to be used for their intended purpose, because it is on the hunt that the natural inclinations of this animal are fully revealed.
In addition to the fact that the husky is very loyal to its owner, it does not lose the aggression of the hunter. Hunting with a husky is a pleasure. The pet is able to track down prey for a long time and silently, to divert its attention to itself, until the owner reaches it and takes aim from the gun. Likes can also be successfully used as protection. The lack of subservience in the character of a dog to people helps them to be excellent watchmen. Independent, active, intelligent, loving to walk in the open, these animals are difficult to train. Therefore, the owner must pay close attention to raising the puppy.
Husky
The husky breed was bred in America together with the dog handlers of the Russian Far East in the 30s of the XX century with the aim of helping a person in difficult work. First of all, dogs appeared among the Eskimos in Alaska. That is why their name came about, which slightly distorted the word "Eskimo". At the same time, the seaside Chukchi in Siberia began to use animals for the transport of goods in harness. Dogs are rather small and, at first glance, unbearable, since the length of their withers does not exceed 60 cm, and their weight is 28 kg. However, their non-impressive physique creates a deceptive impression.
In fact, huskies have unique properties. This is manifested in the fact that they have the ability to control some of their physiological processes in the body. That is, the metabolism of animals, depending on the circumstances of the environment and their will, can both accelerate and slow down. Dogs are very balanced and friendly in nature, so attempts to use them as watchdogs have been unsuccessful. People tried to use huskies as hunters. But it turned out that on the hunt, these playful dogs do not bring prey. But as sled dogs they are just perfect.
Comparison of dogs: appearance and behavior
If we compare the husky and the husky in appearance, then differences are already noted here that speak of the true purpose of dogs for a particular type of activity. For example, huskies initially have a rather dense body type, predisposed to have in reserve the amount of fat and strong muscles necessary for long journeys. And huskies have a slender, lean and dexterous body, adapted to hunting for prey and fighting.
The paws of the husky are quite wide compared to the husky. Husky paw pads are excellent for long walks in the snow and heavy loads. Husky's special eyes are blue and have an innate ability to maintain sharp vision, despite the bright snow, while the husky's eyes are quite ordinary. The husky's coat cleans itself, therefore it does not have the characteristic canine smell. Laika smells like an ordinary dog. The husky's tail is not as fluffy as the husky's. In addition, unlike his brother in the husky, he is always lifted to the back.
Huskies howl instead of barking, and huskies bark as usual. Both types of dogs, with normal upbringing and training, are great for children. The innate qualities of these two unique breeds are sufficiently realized when the dogs are used as intended. Huskies are like sled dogs, and huskies are like hunting and guard dogs.
