Yakutian Laika

Spitz, sled & primitive dogs · Sakha (Yakutia), Russia

About the Yakutian Laika

The Yakutian Laika is a recently recognized dog breed originating from the Yakutia region of Siberia. In ancient times, the dogs were employed by the native Yakute people as universal animals. Yakutian Laikas are multipurpose laikas, with many lineages able to herd reindeer, hunt game, and/or pull a sled. They are registered with the Russian Kennel Club, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, and the AKC's Foundation Stock Service in 2017. In 2024, they were moved to the Miscellaneous Group in AKC.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Yakutian Laika” (lead section), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Type	Spitz, sled & primitive dogs
Origin (Wikidata)	Sakha (Yakutia), Russia
Origin (Wikipedia infobox)	Russia
Map pin	Representative point in Sakha (Yakutia), Russia (not an exact location)
Height	Males: 55–59 cm (22–23 in) Females: 53–57 cm (21–22 in)
Size class	Large (our grouping, from the height above)
FCI classification	Group 5 (standard no. 365)
Wikidata	Q38020

Height and weight as given in the infobox of the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0), with unit conversions added; we omit figures we cannot read reliably.

Dog breeds from Russia · Spitz, sled & primitive dogs