This Family of Rare Dogs All Look Completely Different, but Are Surprisingly Related
Some dog breeds make it pretty easy to distinguish them from other groups, even if they're not related, thanks to unique traits. Like Dachshunds, in which all pups are short in stature, or Golden Retrievers, which are marked by their specific fur. But some dog breeds show that looks aren't always uniform within the breed.
In this video, we meet a group of rare dogs who look very different from one another, despite several of them being related. Some of them also look more similar to other dog breeds, making this group of four even more special. Take a look!
@yakutianfreya Grateful for it everyday #dogs#dogcommunityfyp#dogtok#yakutianlaikapuppy#yakutianlaika
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On April 24, 2026, TikToker @yakutianfreya shared a video of the stunning but rare Yakutian Laika dog breed. First, we meet Freya, who is nearly all white with bright blue eyes, and we see that she has three friends behind her who all look different. Surprisingly, those three are all related. And all four are the same dog breed, despite looking so different from one another.
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In the comments, people were smitten with this family of pups because they're such a rare breed, and they're just so lovable.
Some comments included, "I love Yakutian Laikas so much," "One day I will meet them," "Ahh, my dream breed," and some emojis and stickers for this cute crew.
@yakutianfreya And one of the rarest breeds too #dogtok#dogs#cutedogs#dogsoftiktok#yakutianlaika
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In a previously posted video of these four, we learned that the three in the back are mother, daughter, and son, plus the gorgeous Freya. Some comments on that video include, "I love how they all have such beautiful eyes," "I love, love, love the dark one and the pink-collared one and just all of them to be fair," and "All such beautiful pups."
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How Genetics Can Make Dogs From the Same Family Look Completely Different
Freya is such a gorgeous dog, and so are her siblings, but it's interesting how different they all look, thanks to genetics and the various coat colors and markings common in the Yakutian Laika.
According to the American Kennel Club, the Yakutian Laika can have seven different coat variations and three different markings and still be genetically related. The site explains that colors include brown and white, like Freya, white, white and black, black and white, gray and white, white and gray, or white and red. In addition, their markings can include black, tricolored, or buff markings in all the above colors.
That's why Freya and her siblings can all be of the same breed, even the same family, and look so different. Genetics are cool, and so is the Yakutian Laika.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM.