This dog will most likely fail in the role of a guardian due to its friendly nature. However, its barking is no more than a means to show its anticipation of the perspective of making a new acquaintance. The breed is endowed with a very sensitive nose and ears, which make it a rather capable watchdog. Human aggressiveness was considered by dog breeders as a major fault and was meticulously eliminated from its characteristics. The Yakutian Laika is slightly reserved with unknown people but in most cases it¿s excited to acquire a new playmate. Nevertheless, its friendly nature doesn¿t exclude the necessity of a certain amount of socialization, preferably at an early age. The breed is extremely gentle and considerate with children to whom it commonly establishes especially tight bonds. This means that it developed into a fabulous companion dog, devoted, lively and biddable. It always received a respectful attitude from its human family, which treated it as its member rather than a simple domestic animal. This versatile dog will be happy by your side or participating in agility, coursing ability, herding or sledding.įor centuries the Yakutian Laika was an irreplaceable and faithful assistant of a man in the conditions where the slightest demonstration of weakness was punished with death. They were developed in ancient times for natives of Yakutia as indispensable assistants.

Yakutian Laikas are used for herding, pulling sleds and hunting.

Yakutian laika dog