East Siberian Laika
Russia • large size
East Siberian Laika is a large breed from Russia, known for being happy in cold weather, good with kids, protective.
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Working
Kunming Dog
Chinese working shepherd akin to the GSD; driven, loyal, and responsive to training.
Good With KidsHighly TrainableProtective
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Size
Large
Life
12-14 years
Group
Working
Origin
China
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