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Karelo-Finnish Laika

Also known as Finnish Spitz (Russian variety).

1600 to 1984RussiaHunting spitz (laika)
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Karelo-Finnish Laika at a glance

Origin
Karelia, Russia
Appeared
1600 to 1984 (likely)
Family
Nordic Spitz
Type
Hunting spitz (laika)
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
NATIONAL
Status
Living

The name. After Karelia; laika from Russian layat', "to bark".

Similar breedFinnish Spitz1000 BCE to 1892 · FinlandSimilar breedIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Descends from

Finnish Spitz

Sister breeds

Norrbottenspets, Hällefors Elkhound

Same family: Nordic Spitz

Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Elkhound, Norwegian Lundehund

Same time, same continent

Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund

The familyNordic Spitz19 breeds in this familyClose relativeAmerican Eskimo Dog1900 to 1917 · United StatesSame familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Karelo-Finnish Laika appears 1600 to 1984 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Karelo-Finnish Laika is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia