![]() The Yakutian Laika is a medium sized breed, with males 55-59 cm (21.5 - 23.in) at the withers, and females 53-57 cm (21 – 22.5in). The Yakutian Laika is an active breed that needs plenty of daily exercise. They retain much of their prey drive, so although they can learn to get along with smaller animals such as cats, they need to be introduced slowly and supervised in any interaction. ![]() This breed is very intelligent, but as with many Northern Breeds, they have an independent spirit, so although they are quick to learn, they can be challenging to train. While they can be aloof and rather reserved with strangers, particularly on first meeting they are gentle and affectionate with their family and are excellent with children. For many centuries, the Yakutian Laika accompanied the northern man in everyday life, helping him to hunt, vigilantly watch his home, herd reindeers and transport goods in the severe conditions of the Far North. The first Breed Standard for the North-East Sled Dog was adopted in 1958 and it formed the basis for the Yakutian Laika Breed Standard published in 2005 by the Russian Kynological Federation. Bred by the aboriginal people of this area as far back as 8000 years ago, they were used for sled pulling, hunting and even reindeer herding, and were highly prized as an irreplaceable assistant of man in some of the coldest conditions in the world. The Yakutian Laika is an ancient native dog breed from the Yakutia region of Russian Siberia. ![]()
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