Yakutian Laika — size comparison

The Yakutian Laika is a strongly built northern dog with a very dense coat, erect ears and a bushy tail. White dogs with contrasting black or grey patches are common. Its eyes may differ in colour, adding to its striking appearance. Beneath the abundant hair is a capable, enduring dog adapted to sustained movement.

These Laikas accompanied the people of northeastern Siberia as sled and hunting dogs. They carried loads and also helped transport mail in the nineteenth century. Descriptions of local dogs appeared in travellers' accounts several centuries ago. The declining importance of dog sleds threatened the population, and restoration began in the late twentieth century. The modern Russian standard was developed in 2005, drawing on the earlier tradition of breeding northeastern dogs.

The Yakutian Laika is generally sociable, active and interested in people. It readily joins shared activities, and movement or new stimuli quickly arouse its curiosity. It can act independently while remaining in contact with its handler. Among familiar companions it is often relaxed and eager to play.

Measurement sources

• Wzorzec i wysokość — FCI
• Masa i odniesienie wymiarów — Dimensions
• AKC — długość życia, pielęgnacja i historia