Karelian bear dog

Other names: Karjalankarhukoira, Karelian Bear Dog

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Hair type	Half-long
Origin	Finland
Template	Average
Head shape	Triangular

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 17 kg to 22 kg	From 48 cm to 55 cm
Male	From 25 kg to 28 kg	From 53 cm to 60 cm

History of the breed

the   Karelian bear dog   would descend from Komi and would have for origins the regions of Karelia-Ladoga, Olonetz and Russian Karelia , straddling the current Finland and Russia. The first structured Karelian Bear Dog breeders were set up in the 1930s . It was during this period that the current name of the breed was adopted. Its first standard was developed at the end of World War II.

Physical features

His hair: thick, smooth and stiff, longer on the neck, back and posterior sides of the thighs. The outer coat is associated with a dense undercoat and a soft texture. The set gives the dog good protection against cold and bad weather.
Its color: dull black or brownish, with well-defined white markings on the head, neck, chest, belly and legs.
His head: The skull is wide (especially between the ears) and slightly convex. The frontal furrow is not very marked, as are the browbones. The stop sign is not either and is gradually arched towards the skull. The nose is broad and black, the muzzle high, the muzzle straight, the lips rather thin, the jaws powerful, well developed and articulated in scissors, the zygomatic arches well developed.
His ears: typically Spitz, being erect and with slightly rounded ends. Medium in size, set high and well apart.
His eyes: of reduced size, of shape tending towards the oval, of brown color and displaying a look full of vivacity.
Its body: slightly longer than high (height at the withers) and therefore writable in a rectangle. The neck is muscular, moderately long and arched. The withers are well extended (more in males), the back straight and muscular, the loins short and strong, the croup wide and slightly oblique, the chest ample, deep and well let down, the ribs slightly arched and the line below a little raised.
Its tail: moderately long, high set and carried in an arch above the back.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Karelian bear dog   is a dog with a balanced temperament . Courageous and determined , he is not aggressive towards males, but males can come into conflict with their peers of the same sex. His keen sense of smell, his remarkable sense of direction and his perseverance are highly appreciated in hunting, an area in which he excels . The Karelian Bear Dog’s favorite game consists mainly of bears (as the name suggests) and elk. He barks vigorously to signal its presence, while holding him close.

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Education

Obedience and socialization must take place as early as possible in this dog, which is particularly independent and has a very strong territorial sense. His education requires firmness, but without a balance of power.

Living conditions

the   Karelian bear dog   is more of a hunting dog than a companion dog. This does not mean that he is incapable of adapting to family life, on the contrary, but it is above all that he is made to hunt and work . It is specifically for this reason that the breed was developed. He can be quite happy in a house with a large fenced garden , as long as he can enjoy long daily outings, ideally in the middle of nature. Its very thick dress does not make it suitable for hot regions.

Health

The Karelian Bear Dog   is a robust dog with a thick, double coat that offers good protection against harsh weather conditions. There is no predisposition to a particular disease in this breed.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Karelian bear dog   is rather simple to maintain , in particular through regular brushing, but the latter become more supported during molts. These periods are, in fact, marked by fairly significant hair loss.

It is recommended to brush the dog twice a week . During the moult, brushing becomes daily to remove large amounts of dead hair as you go. It can be bathed occasionally . Its hair, ears, eyes and pads should be examined after each outing in the wild to detect and remove any debris or external parasites.

Her teeth need to be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

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Food

The Karelian Bear Dog needs a quality and balanced diet , adapted to its level of physical activity, its size and its age. If it is used for hunting, it should be given special hunting dog food to provide it with all the nutrients it needs. Once the period is over, he can return to a conventional diet.

Physical activity

the   Karelian bear dog   needs daily activity and space , with long walks and regular exercise.

Competitions

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