Russian-European Laika
Ruskoevropská lajka
Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia |
| Category | Medium |
Recognition features
- Medium square-built spitz with lean, well-developed muscles
- Harsh coat forming a collar with side-whiskers
- Curled or sickle tail; pricked V-shaped ears
Purpose
Russian all-round hunting dog of the European forest zone.
History
The first record of northern prick-eared dogs was published in 1895 in the "Album of northern sledge dogs-laikas". In 1947 the Arkhangelsk, Komi, Karelian, Votyak and other Laikas were united under the name Russian-European Laika and the standard was approved in 1952. The type is the result of long selective breeding.
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