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The West Siberian Laika has the same background as the other Laika dogs. Most Laikas were bred to fit the needs of the people in their specific region. This dog was bred for hunting deer and elk in cold winter conditions. Hunters depended on their dogs for survival in the harsh, artic weather. This type of work is so hard on the dogs that their owners would use them for less than ten years.