# Laska — Anna Karenina character guide

> Laska in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gray old Laska, Old Laska

**First appearance:** 0108-part-iv-viii

## Who they are

Levin's skilled and beloved hunting dog.

## In the story

### [Levin's Return Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-i-xxvi)

The setter bitch greets Levin excitedly upon his arrival.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-i-xxvii)

Seeks comfort from Levin, her presence and peaceful repose at his feet contribute to his moment of calm and resolution.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv)

Whines and licks Levin's hands, boots, and gun, excited for the impending shooting expedition.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-ii-xv)

Levin's dog, alert and focused on the hunt, at one point seeming to reproach the men for talking instead of paying attention to the birds.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iii-xxv)

Accompanies Levin, and he is careful to keep her from muddying the clean floor of the peasant's house.

### [Levin's Work and the Prospect of Travel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iii-xxx)

Levin's dog, accompanying him in his study and on his walk home.

### [The Marsh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-vi-x)

Levin's dog; her behavior seems to reflect perplexity or reproach at Levin's poor shooting.

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