According to archaeological records, dogs very similar to the modern Russo-European Laika and the Karelian Bear Dog have existed in northeastern Europe and Scandinavia since Neolithic times.
Menurut catatan arkeologi, anjing yang sangat serupa dengan laika Rusia-Eropah dan anjing beruang Karelia wujud di Eropa timur laut dan di Skandinavia sejak zaman Neolitik.