East Siberian Laika

These are the other two breeds (in addition to the Karelo-Finnish and the Russo-European Laikas) established by the Russian council in 1947 as hunting/sledding laikas. They are combinations of types from various native tribes throughout Siberia. They are bred by Khantu and Mansi hunters throughout the giant upper Ir-tysh River basin in the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains. These vast forest...