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Origin
  
Scientific name
  
Canis lupus familiaris

UKC
  
Northern Breed

Life span
  
12 – 15 years

East Siberian Laika East Siberian Laika An Even Tempered Loyal Fearless Dog

FCI
  
Group 5, Section 2 Nordic Hunting Dogs #305

Temperament
  
Even Tempered, Loyal, Fearless

Weight
  
Male: 18–23 kg, Female: 18–23 kg

Height
  
Male: 55–66 cm, Female: 51–60 cm

Colors
  
Black, White, Red, Grey, Brown, Tan

Similar
  
West Siberian Laika, Russo‑European Laika, Jämthund, Norrbottenspets, Norwegian Elkhound

East siberian laika dog breed


The East Siberian Laika (Vostotchno-Sibirskaia Laika) is a Russian breed of dog of spitz type, a hunting dog originating in parts of Siberia east of the Yenisei River.

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East Siberian Laika East Siberian Laika An Even Tempered Loyal Fearless Dog

Appearance

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Males are 55 to 66 centimetres (22 to 26 in), while females are on the smaller side at 51 to 60 centimetres (20 to 24 in). Black and tan, with light patches (called karamis), grizzle, patched, ticked, white, grey, black, red and brown of all shades. There are two major types, the Evenki and the Irkutsk; other less important types are the Yakutia, Amur and Tofolar. These types vary in color and physique, as the ESL is still more of a diverse conglomerate breed than the other three Russian Laika breeds. Physically the ESL is somewhat rangy, nearly square in proportion, slightly higher at the withers than at the croup, robust in bone; head shape varies with the regional varieties. Ears are erect and triangular, the tail carried in a curve over the back. The coat is a medium long double coat with straight coarse guard hair and a soft thick undercoat.

Purpose

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The ESL is a natural hunting dog used for a wide variety of small and large game, ranging from squirrels, marten, sable, and grouse to moose, bear, wild boar and mountain lions. They can also be used as sled dogs.

Temperament

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Highly aggressive towards large predators, they are calm and well-tempered with people, although they can be good watchdogs and if encouraged will be protective against human intruders. Generally, they seem to be good companion dogs and can also be trained in obedience.

Origin and History

The breed designation was established at the All-Union Cynological Congress in 1947, along with that of the other three Laika breeds. The breed originated with dogs from the Lake Baikal region, Irkutsk Province, Evenki National Territory, the Amur River basin and Maritime Territory. The first breed standard was set by wildlife biologist K. G. Abramov. Systematic breeding began in the 1970s in government kennels at Irkutsk and in Leningrad.

References

East Siberian Laika Wikipedia