If youve never heard of the East Siberian Laika, then the word to latch onto is Siberian. This is because the Laika has a passing resemblance to a leggy Siberian Husky, which is another breed similarly adapted to the same harsh climate.. The Laika dog can be divided into four different types: the Karelo-Finnish, Russo-European, West Siberian, and East Siberian.Of these dogs, the latter, the East Siberian Lakia, is the largest and was originally bred as a working dog to pull sledges ...