Russo-European Laika (Russko-Evropeïskaïa Laïka) is the name of a breed of hunting dog that originated in the forested region of northern Europe and Russia, one of several breeds developed from landrace Laika dogs of very ancient Spitz type.
Russo-European Laika
Other Names: Lajka Ruissisch Europaisch, Karelean Bear Laika
Height: (Approx.) 20-24 In.
Karelian Bear Dogs are closely related to the Russo-European Laika, also used for the same purpose.
The Karelian Bear Dog closely resembles the Russo-European Laika. It evolved in the part of Finland claimed by the Soviet Union earlier this century.
Despite the erroneous information still out there, the Russo-European Laika is not the same dog as the Karelian Bear Dog. The KBD and the REL are not a result of crossing the original Karelian Bear Dog with a "Utchak sheep dog".
 See also: Laika, Spitz, Karelian Bear Dog, Karjalankarhukoira
  
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