Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
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The Yakutian Laika has a double coat with a thick downy undercoat. The top coat hair is longer and more coarse than the undercoat. The most common colors are black and white or solid white, but it also comes in a tri-color pattern, white with spots,or brown and grey. Solid black is not an accepted color. Their eyes are often blue, but can also be brown or have one of each color, one blue and one brown eye.
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Height: Males 21–22 inches (53–56 cm) Females 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
This is a fairly healthy breed.
The Yakutian Laika is not recommended for apartment life. It is moderately active indoors and does best with at least an average-sized yard.
The Yakutian Laika needs a reasonable amount of exercise, including a daily walk or jog. Take it easy during warm weather because the woolly undercoat inhibits loss of the heat built up during exercise.
About 10-13 years
About 10-12 years.
Extensive grooming is needed. They are seasonally heavy shedders. The fluffy double coat needs frequent brushing, but tends to stay clean without bathing.
Russia
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Yakutian Laika puppy—Picture courtesy of NorthStar
Yakutian Laika puppy—Picture courtesy of NorthStar
Yakutian Laika puppy—Picture courtesy of NorthStar
Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of NorthStar
Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
Yakutian Laika dogs make great sled dogs—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
Yakutian Laika dog—Picture courtesy of El Flaum Kennel in Novosibirsk, Russia
