West Siberian Laika puppy growth: milestones and weight estimates
How fast a West Siberian Laika puppy grows, illustrative weight estimates and the limits of predicting adult size.
Puppies grow quickly, reaching most of their adult height by about 12 months, but they continue to broaden and mature mentally until 2 to 3 years old. Hunters often begin introducing young dogs to the forest at 6 to 10 months, sometimes alongside an experienced dog, which helps channel natural instincts.
Avoid long forced runs or intense training sessions during the first year to protect growing joints. Keep puppies lean and let them explore freely on varied terrain. If you notice lameness that does not settle, a puppy that seems stiff after rest or reluctant to move, get a vet's opinion.
West Siberian Laika puppy growth in numbers
Illustrative size-based model for a male West Siberian Laika, in kg, by age in months
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 3.2 kg | 3.5 kg |
| 3 months | 4.9 kg | 5.4 kg |
| 4 months | 6.7 kg | 7.5 kg |
| 5 months | 8.6 kg | 9.5 kg |
| 6 months | 10 kg | 11 kg |
| 7 months | 11.5 kg | 12.5 kg |
| 8 months | 12.5 kg | 14 kg |
| 9 months | 14 kg | 15.5 kg |
| 10 months | 15 kg | 16.5 kg |
| 12 months | 16.5 kg | 18 kg |
| 14 months | 17.5 kg | 19.5 kg |
| 16 months | 18 kg | 20 kg |
| 18 months | 18.5 kg | 20.5 kg |
This is an editorial model scaled to a typical adult weight, not an observed breed average, a validated growth standard or a healthy-weight range. Do not adjust food to make a puppy follow this line. Discuss actual growth measurements with your vet.