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Also known as Yakutskaya Laika
A tireless Siberian sled and hunting dog built for the cold
The Yakutian Laika is a Siberian all-round working dog, used for sledding, hunting and herding reindeer in extreme cold. It is friendly, tough and very energetic, and needs plenty of daily activity and secure fencing.
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This breed needs about 120 minutes of activity a day. Around 7 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
120
Minutes of activity a day
7
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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Around two hours a day of active exercise, such as running, hiking or pulling sports. It is a working dog and can become destructive without enough outlets.
It is not well suited. It needs space, a secure garden and a lot of activity, and it can be vocal when bored or left alone.
Yes, the thick double coat sheds heavily twice a year and lightly in between. Regular brushing keeps the hair under control.
WorkingDignified, loyal and quietly powerful - a one-family guardian
WorkingArctic strength with a friendly face and a stubborn streak
WorkingA calm, powerful guardian that thinks for itself