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Karelian Bear Dog

Medium-sized, sturdily-built spitz-type hunting dog with distinctive black and white coat, bred for courage and tenacity in hunting large game including bears, moose, and wild boar

Life span
11–13 years
Origin
Karelia Finland
Karelian Bear Dog dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
11–13 years
Temperament
Courageous, independent, loyal, alert, protective
Origin
Karelia Finland
Breed group
Working
Weight
20–23 kg
Height
54–61 cm

About

Karelian Bear Dog

Description

Medium-sized, sturdily-built spitz-type hunting dog with distinctive black and white coat, bred for courage and tenacity in hunting large game including bears, moose, and wild boar

History

Ancient breed developed in the Karelia region of Finland and Russia from spitz-type dogs to hunt large game. Standardized in the 1930s and nearly became extinct after World War II but was saved by dedicated Finnish breeders. One of Finland's most prized national breeds

Temperament

Personality traits

Courageous independent loyal alert protective

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