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Breed information
Length range : 81-91 cm
Height range : 53-58cm
Weight range : 18-25kg
Coat : double coat|dense downy undercoat|long coarse weather-resistant topcoat
Life expectancy years : 10-12
Colors: white with patches of any color|bicolor|tricolor|white and black|pied|gray|red|black.
Activitity Level : High
Origin: Russia
Similar Breeds : Siberian Husky|Samoyed|East Siberian Laika
History
The breed comes from the Yakutia region of Russia and has served local people for centuries as an indispensable multipurpose dog. Historical accounts describe use in hunting , herding , sledding , guarding and mail hauling across harsh Siberian terrain. Numbers declined with mechanization and the breed neared extinction before preservation and registration efforts revived it in the 1990s and 2000s. The AKC later accepted it into the Foundation Stock Service and the CKC lists it in the Working Group as a Listed breed.
Temperament
intelligent|active|loyal
Personality
faithful|versatile|active|intelligent|loyal|gentle|determined|empathetic
Needs
ample daily exercise|mental stimulation|human companionship|cold-weather appropriate management|regular coat care|safe fencing or supervision
Social Needs
strong need for human contact|generally social with people when well socialized|can live with other dogs and sometimes cats with proper socialization|good with children but exuberance should be supervised
Grooming
Brush weekly most of the year and more often during seasonal shedding , sometimes daily during heavy coat drop. Use regular coat maintenance tools and do not shave the coat. Trim nails , clean ears weekly and keep feet tidy between pads when needed. The coat is relatively odor free and repels dirt.
Nutrition
Feed a high-quality diet matched to age , activity and body condition. Active dogs may need protein- and fat-rich nutrition and meals are often divided into two portions daily. Maintain healthy weight and allow relaxation before and after meals because bloat risk is a concern. Fresh water and climate-appropriate hydration are important.
Breed Standard
AKC Foundation Stock Service|CKC Working Group Listed breed|Miscellaneous Class
Did you know?
The Yakutian Laika was used for mail hauling in Siberia and nearly disappeared before modern preservation efforts revived it. It is known for being a four-purpose northern dog: hunter , hauler , herder and home companion.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Hereditary Sensorineural Deafness, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Cataracts, Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
Symptoms
Hip Dysplasia
1. Bunny-hopping gait , stiffness when rising , reluctance to climb stairs or run , hind-limb muscle atrophy and hip pain may occur.
Congenital Hereditary Sensorineural Deafness
1. Unresponsiveness to verbal cues or auditory stimuli , heavy sleeping , loud vocalizations and disorientation when approached from behind may occur.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
1. Night blindness , hesitation in dim light , dilated pupils with increased tapetal reflection and eventual daytime vision loss may occur.
Cataracts
1. Cloudy or bluish-white eye appearance , bumping into objects , hesitancy in dim environments and depth perception changes may occur.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
1. Unproductive retching , restlessness , excessive salivation , abdominal distension , severe abdominal pain and rapid shock may occur.
Onset of symptoms
Hip Dysplasia
It may present during rapid growth at 4 and 12 months or later as osteoarthritis in mature working dogs.
Probability Of Onset:
Moderate to High Risk.
Congenital Hereditary Sensorineural Deafness
It is congenital and may be clinically detectable once the ear canals open at 3 to 4 weeks of age.
Probability Of Onset:
Moderate breed-specific risk and it is frequently associated with piebald , white coat pigmentation and blue-eyed phenotypes.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
It typically presents in young adulthood to middle age at about 3 to 6 years depending on the mutation line.
Probability Of Onset:
Moderate Risk.
Cataracts
Juvenile inherited forms can present between 1 and 4 years while senile cataracts may appear in mature to senior dogs.
Probability Of Onset:
Moderate Risk.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
It can occur acutely at any age and may be seen more often in adult to senior deep-chested working dogs.
Probability Of Onset:
Moderate Risk due to athletic , deep-chested conformation.
Reasons
Hip Dysplasia
Proper joint stability is lacking because the coxofemoral joint develops abnormally and remains lax. Protective cartilage integrity can then be lost over time which can lead to degeneration and secondary joint disease. The provided text also links worsening risk to improper dietary calcium and calorie ratios. Rapid weight gain and high-impact stress can further increase vulnerability.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Normal retinal rod and cone cell integrity is lacking because inherited mutations cause abnormal cellular degeneration. Night vision support is lost first in many affected dogs. Day vision may decline afterward as degeneration progresses. The sources do not describe a nutrient deficiency as the cause.
Congenital Hereditary Sensorineural Deafness
The stria vascularis in the inner ear may be absent or may degenerate. This means normal support for auditory hair cells is lacking and hearing structures may atrophy. The condition is linked to pigmentation-associated genetic pathways. Structural hearing function can therefore be partially or totally lost.
Cataracts
Normal lens transparency is lacking when lens fibers become opaque. This blocks light transmission to the retina and can reduce visual clarity. The sources link this to inherited mutations , trauma or chronic intraocular inflammation rather than a nutrient lack. Oxidative stress within ocular tissues is mentioned in supplement context only.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
- No specific chemical deficiency is explicitly described in the provided text. Normal gastric flow and vessel support are lacking when the stomach fills and twists. This can obstruct gastrointestinal passage and compromise major abdominal blood vessels. Gas-related digestive balance may be vulnerable when motility is poor or air swallowing occurs.
Hip Dysplasia:
- Management may include weight control , controlled low-impact exercise , NSAIDs and physical rehabilitation. Severe cases may need surgery such as total hip replacement or femoral head ostectomy.
Congenital Hereditary Sensorineural Deafness:
- No medical or surgical cure exists and management may involve BAER testing , hand-signal or vibration-collar training and safety precautions in unfenced areas.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- No medical or surgical cure exists and management may involve routine ophthalmic evaluations , DNA testing of parents and environmental adaptation for blind dogs. Breeding affected lines is not recommended.
Cataracts:
- Treatment may involve phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation by a veterinary ophthalmologist when vision is significantly affected.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus:
- This is an emergency and treatment may require surgical stabilization , gastric decompression , derotation , tissue assessment and prophylactic gastropexy. Intense exercise around meal times is not recommended. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Hip Dysplasia :
- 1. Glucosamine hydrochloride can,might be helpful for maintaining cartilage hydration.
2. Chondroitin sulfate can,might be helpful for supporting joint tissues.
3. Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA,DHA) can,might be helpful for suppressing joint inflammation.
4. Green-lipped mussel extract can,might be helpful for joint support.
Congenital Hereditary Sensorineural Deafness
- 1. Vitamin E can,might be helpful as a general neuroprotective antioxidant.
2. Coenzyme Q10 can,might be helpful as a general neuroprotective antioxidant.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- 1. Lutein can,might be helpful for supporting retinal cellular health.
2. Zeaxanthin can,might be helpful for supporting retinal cellular health.
3. Vitamin A can,might be helpful for ocular support.
4. Vitamin E can,might be helpful for ocular antioxidant support.
5. Coenzyme Q10 can,might be helpful for retinal cellular support.
Cataracts
- 1. Lutein can,might be helpful for combating oxidative stress within ocular tissues.
2. Zeaxanthin can,might be helpful for ocular antioxidant support.
3. Astaxanthin can,might be helpful for combating oxidative stress within ocular tissues.
4. Vitamin C can,might be helpful for ocular antioxidant support.
5. Vitamin E can,might be helpful for ocular antioxidant support.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
- 1. Probiotics can,might be helpful for optimizing gastrointestinal motility.
2. Prebiotics can,might be helpful for minimizing excess gas formation.
3. Digestive enzymes can,might be helpful for digestive support.
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