Yakutian Laika

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 47.5 lb is about 11.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Yakutia. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Miscellaneous Class. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).