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Karelian Bear Dog Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Karelian Bear Dog
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Also Called: Karelsk Bjornhund, Karjalankarhukoira, Karelischer Barenhund
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Height: The Karelian Bear Dog is about 19-23 inches tall.
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Weight: The Karelian Bear Dog weighs between 44-50 lbs.
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Colors: The Karelian Bear Dog can be black and may be a dull or shaded with brown.
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Physical Appearance: The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium sized dog with robust conformation. It is a strong dog that is only slightly longer than it's height at the withers. The Karelian Bear Dog has a dense coat and pricked ears.
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Temperament/Personality: The Karelian Bear Dog has a balanced temperament, being only slightly reserved it is courageous and persistent. This dog is very self-confident and may be aggressive towards other dogs, but never towards people. It has a highly developed fighting spirit toward animals.
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Care: The Karelian Bear Dog requires very little grooming. It should be brushed with a wire comb when shedding to remove loose hair. It is an average shedder that does not have the doggy odor that some breeds do.
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Health Concerns/Problems: Karelian Bear Dogs are a hearty dog breed but rarely experience health problems.
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Training: The Karelian Bear Dog is used for bear and elk hunting. It will train easily for hunting wild game.
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Activity: The Karelian Bear Dog is a very energetic dog that should be exercised daily for at least an hour.
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Life Span: The Karelian Bear Dog lives an average life of 10-12 years.
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Country of Origin: The Karelian Bear Dog originated in Finland.
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Brief History: The Komi dog is considered to be the origin of the breed. However, the basic stock dogs originated from the Lagoda's Karelia, Olonets and Russian Karelia , where they were used for all different types of game hunting. The breeding was started in 1936 with the goal to create a sturdy dog which barks at big game. Today the breed is more common in Finland.
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