![]() ![]() She admired their beauty and their similarity in many ways to the Samoyed that she has owned since 1976. After having only white (or nearly white) dogs for so many years, Patricia loved their variety of markings. Patricia first saw the breed on a Facebook page 8 years ago, and her interest was sparked. Laika are now enjoying a worldwide resurgence as people discover the breed worldwide, including Canada! Two seasoned CKC member breeders have worked diligently to establish the Yakutian Laika in Canada: Patricia Cummins and Dawne Deeley. Like so many Northern Breeds, with the advent of mechanization, they were no longer needed as sled dogs and transportation with their jobs gone, they were almost allowed to become extinct, if not for the efforts of a dedicated few who worked to recover the breed. You might be wondering why you haven't heard much about this breed before. 3 The versatility, intelligence and loving nature of this multi-purpose breed impresses all lucky enough to meet them. Their jobs included hunting both mammals and feathered game, herding, sled pulling, and being affectionate companions. 2 At first glance, you might assume that they are strictly sled dogs, but they are so much more. Laika are a group of indigenous Spitz dogs from Northern Russia, particularly Siberia. 1 They are an ancient breed that has served humans for centuries thanks to their wide range of functionality. Joining the Working Group as a Listed breed, the Yakutian Laika hails from Russia's Far East Yakutia Republic by the Arctic Ocean. I write this blog with great excitement introducing the Canadian dog community to the Yakutian Laika. Kleiner Münsterländer Vorstehund (Listed).Of all my nordic breeds, the Yakutian Laikas are the most sensitive to a harsh word or firm correction, and they tend to need a gentler hand. If you have small pets, it is best to get a puppy and not only introduce them early on, but train your puppy to be respectful of the other animals. They do have some prey drive, the desire to chase small animals. I wanted to have all my Yakutian Laikas BAER tested but between COVID and the nearest clinics not being in my state or any of the bordering ones, I haven't been able to get it done, but I can identify a deaf puppy in a litter should I have one, and they are of course placed in pet homes only. The excess white can also come with deafness. All that flashy white comes with the price of trying to keep it clean, and they do need a little brushing here and there. Their coats do require a bit more maintenance than the average standard coated Siberian. They are observant alert barkers and are generally the first to know if anyone or anything is out of place. They are much more talkative than my Siberians, who I'd honestly call pretty quiet for the most part, while the Yakutian Laikas love to hear themselves. While the Yakutian Laikas are definitely my heart breed, the downside to them is definitely the noise. While they are usually confident, they often have their favorite people and can be a bit more aloof towards strangers. Unlike Siberians, they are generally eager to please and easy to train, working for praise rather than treats. Some breeders are even trying out herding with them, and one of my own has his novice trick dog title. They can make excellent partners for endurance sports, like sledding, jogging, and bikejoring, and most are as suitable for work as they are for show. ![]() Most of ours fall in a 40-65 pound weight range. Similar to Siberian Huskies, these are for the most part a MEDIUM sized dog, though some Yakutians do get a bit bigger. Merle and brindle are also not found in the breed, and some, like our Blackbird, even have rear dewclaws. Piebald and Irish Marked are the most common, but all combination of markings are allowed except solids, not counting solid white. Yakutian Laikas are most often mistaken for a Samoyed or Border Collie mix, but they are their own, unique breed.
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