![]() Their strong working dog background spurs a need in them to perform a job which makes them excellent watchdogs and child guardians. These active, medium-to-high energy dogs are known for their diligent work ethics, brute strength, and determination, but also for their gentle affectionate personalities. The Yakutian Laika is a proud member of the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) which is a recording service option for dogs that are purebred but not eligible yet for AKC registration, and therefore there is no breed standard at this time. ![]() Ironically, technology was once almost the demise of the breed but turned out to be their saving grace. Now they are even finding their way in many parts of the world. As the gorgeous, well-mannered dogs began to show up on the internet, their popularity soared. A group of Yakutian Laika dog fans sprung up in 1998 and set about to bring the breed back though.īy 2004, the group succeeded and the Russian Kynological Federation officially recognized them. Vehicles replaced the demand for sled dogs. As technology developed in the land in the 1900’s, however, the need for working dogs decreased. This strong trait in the breed was surely responsible for keeping many humans as well as Laikas alive through the ages.įor hundreds of years, the dogs faithfully served the Yakut people. You can take the dog off the hunt but you can’t always take the hunt out of the dog. This accounts for the drive for hunting prey that many still possess today. Laikas not only assisted their owners in hunting, but they also hunted both birds and mammals themselves. The breed helped increase the survival rate by his ability to withstand the extreme weather conditions of Russia, as well as his strength, tenacity, drive, and his obedient nature.ĭogs that exhibited less were done away with (by man and by natural causes) which is sad but made for strong genes. Life was hard in the frozen tundra of Siberia, Russia. To really get a glimpse into the history of this dog breed, it’s important to get the big picture. The highly intelligent, hardworking dogs also herded reindeer, helped their owners as hunting dogs, and even served as family companions because although they are as tough as nails, they are extremely affectionate too. They also worked well in small groups, laboring from sun up to sundown without complaint.īeing sled dogs was not all the Laika did though. They were naturals at enduring extreme freezing temperatures. They were the first known breed to be Russian sled dogs and were the perfect breed to do so. Hailing from the Yakutia region in Russia, they were draft dogs, heavily depended on for transportation across the ice and snow-clad land in ancient times when Russian traders trekked the Arctic. They have been newly developed though and are making quite a comeback, no doubt due to their beauty, inside and out. With a history dating as far back as the 1600’s, the breed was heartily thriving as working dogs in the mid-1800’s. Yakutian Laika is said to be one of the newest old breeds of dogs in existence. Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Recommended Crate Size: 36” | Intermediate*.
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