KARELIAN BEAR DOG

Independent

Cooperative

Courageous

Medium size

Strong build

Dense coat

Group	📌
Size	Medium📌
Utilization	Hunting spitz. A dog mainly for elk and bear hunting, holds the game at bay
Appearance	Medium-sized spitz with a dense coat. Robust conformation with strong build.
🖍️Nicknames	Karjalankarhukoira Karelian Bear Hound
Country of origin	Finland
Lifespan, years	11 - 13
Height	49 cm - 60 cm
Weight	20 kg - 23 kg
Temperament	Eager hunter; very independent, yet works cooperatively; sharp senses, especially of smell, suitable for big game hunting; balanced, courageous, and persistent.
History	The Karelian Bear Dog originated from the Komi dog, also called the dog of Zyrians. Basic stock dogs came from the Lagoda's Karelia, Olonets, and Russian Karelia, used for various game hunting. Breeding started in 1936 to create a sturdy dog that barks at big game. The first standard was established in 1945, and the first dogs were registered in 1946. The breed is common in Finland today.