The minimum height for males is 54 cm and the maximum is 60 cm. The ideal height at the withers is 57 cm for males. It is a traditional big-game hunting dog that is nowadays used by hunters to corner elk and bears. " The Karelian Bear Dog is an old breed from the forested areas of Karelia. The following is archived content from the Finnish Kennel Club website (2017). The ears are erect, mid-sized and only a little rounded at the tip.įrom: Kennelliito (The Finnish Kennel Club, IPFD Founding Partner ) Native Breedsįrom: Kennelliito (The Finnish Kennel Club, IPFD Founding Partner) Its eyes are relatively small, somewhat oval and dark-brown in colour. Its coat may, at times, have a slight shade of brown. It has a thick coat, which is black and white with clearly-defined markings. The Karelian Bear Dog is a mid-sized, sturdily built, but not heavy, dog that is powerful and only a little longer than it is tall. They also need a firm, but gentle owner, to train them well.The Karelian Bear Dog is an old breed from the forested areas of Karelia. These dogs love people and are very friendly, they are great hunters, and are extremely loyal. Assertive with dogs of the same gender- Karelians are “pack-minded” animals and if another dog of the same sex challenges or stands up to them, they will fight for position.They also like to explore and wander so fencing is a good idea. They can learn the command easily enough but the trick is getting them to obey if they are chasing an animal or something equally exciting. Wandering and the “Come” Command- Because they were bred to go and hunt, Karelians struggle with the “Come” command.They don’t have to bark needlessly but it is how they ward off predators so there is a balance in deciding what is allowed. If they have an animal treed, they will bark relentlessly until the animal leaves.
Barking- Karelians use barking as a means of warding off unwanted animals/people from their territory.This can be worked through with training but it can be a bit of a struggle. Digging- Digging is something that our dogs enjoy doing but more so when they are bored.It is important that they are made to obey or it will get worse. Stubborn- Even though they learn things quickly, a Karelian will become stubborn and try to get away with not obeying.Extremely friendly - These dogs love people and they are great with families.No more carrying your dog back to the car!! Active - Karelians require a lot of physical and mental stimulation and this makes them ideal partners for hiking, running, and hunting.No dog smell - Unless wet a KBD does not have a dog odor.Although loyal to their entire family, they will single out one person as their favorite. They want to be with you whenever possible and protect you. Loyal and protective - Karelians love their families and look at them as fellow pack members.They learn things quickly, which is good for training but also use their intellect to figure out ways to escape and get into mischief. Highly intelligent- This can actually be good and bad.hip dysplasia, cancer, etc.) Of course, dogs are individuals and could possibly have a health problem but it is much less likely. Health- No health issues as a breed (ie.
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