Yakutian Laika
Jakutská lajka
Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 53–59 cm |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized spitz with triangular ears and a tail curled over the back
- Thick coat with a mane, especially in males
- White with any patching (bi- or tricolour)
Purpose
Native sledge and hunting dog of north-eastern Russia, also a house guard and reindeer herder.
History
The Yakutian Laika is an ancient native breed of north-east Russia; archaeology confirms sled and hunting use 8,000 years ago. It was first described in 1843, the first sled-dog standard dates from 1958 and the current standard from 2005. FCI recognises it provisionally.
Coat
Thick, glossy, straight, coarse coat of medium length with a very dense undercoat and a neck mane; white with any patching.
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