Human orientation
Average rating: calm and balanced. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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History of the Russian-European Laika breed
Origin: Russia
Comes from the European forest regions of Russia. The first written references to such northern dogs with standing ears date back to 1895. In 1947, several regional types of Laika were united into one breed under the modern name, and the first standard was approved in 1952. In the FCI classification, it belongs to group 5.
The Russian-European Laika is a medium (48-58 cm) hunting dog with erect ears, thick, stiff fur and a soft, woolly undercoat. Calm, balanced, with a fine sense of smell. A versatile hunting dog that needs movement and tasks.
Sizeaverage
OriginRussia
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and active owners with space. It will be boring in a cramped apartment without a load.
Walks
High: Long walks, running and exercise every day.
Training
Calm and balanced, but the hunting instinct is strong. It takes patience, reliable recall, and rewarding practice.
Care
Thick wool is combed once a week, more often during seasonal shedding. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Generally balanced. Contacts with children under supervision.
Other animals
The hunting instinct is strong, small animals are prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: hunting instinct.
Zooaggression
Average score: small animals - prey.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Average score: thick coat needs weekly care.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there is little reliable data on hereditary diseases of the Russian-European Laika breed, so the results of examinations of both parents should be requested in writing.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: the growth and load of the Russian-European Laika breed dog are coordinated with its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart are checked during routine examinations. The need for individual tests is determined by club recommendations and the dog's age. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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