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Russian-European Laika

俄歐萊卡犬

HoundDouble coat

Draft — this profile is still being checked.

Facts

Height48–58cm
Breed groupFCI: 5
RoleHound
CoatDouble coat
Heat tolerance2/ 5
Cold tolerance5/ 5

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

General health screening

The kennel-club pages consulted do not single out breed-specific conditions; ask your vet about routine screening (hips, eyes, heart) appropriate to a dog of this size.

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Official guidance

Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.

FCI

FCI nomenclature — Russian European Laika (standard no. 304, group 5)

FCI breed nomenclature entry with the official breed standard PDF in English, French, German and Spanish.

Read the source

Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Russian European Laika — FCI standard no. 304 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]How do I help my dog adjust to spending time alone? — The Royal Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  3. [3]Incidence and risk factors for heat-related illness (heatstroke) in UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016 (Hall, Carter & O'Neill, Scientific Reports 10:9128) — Nature / Scientific Reports (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  4. [4]FCI-Standard No. 304 — Russian-European Laika, 02.03.2011 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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