East Siberian Laika
Temperament
Steady, Balanced, Friendly, Kind
[1]Hunting dog of Siberia
The FCI standard gives Russia as its origin and describes a native hunting dog of the taiga and mountain regions of Central and East Siberia. It says the breed developed from Tungus, Yakut, pre-Baikal and pre-Amur Laikas.
[1]Work and build
This is a medium-sized, compact and muscular dog with strong bone. The standard describes a keen sense of scent and a strong hunting drive, especially for larger prey, alongside independence while hunting and friendliness toward people.
[1]Double coat and colours
A straight, harsh outer coat covers a soft, rich, woolly undercoat. The longer hair around the neck forms a collar; typical colours include black and tan, black, black and white, and white with patches.
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