Karelian dog | Facts & Information

Dressage: relatively hard, must be firm and consistent

Temperament: brave, intelligent, dominant, independent

Other names: Karelian dog, Karelian Bear Dog, KBD, Karjalankarhukoira, Karelsk Bjornhund

Origin

It is descended from indigenous northern breeds and was bred and developed for hunting bears and elk.

After the Second World War it almost disappeared, but lovers of this breed made efforts to revitalize it.

It is a national treasure of Finland.

Feeding Karelian Dog

Many breeders recommend home-cooked food. If you do not have time and choose the variant of food from the trade it is good to see what intake of vitamins and minerals it has.

If it does not meet the necessary standards of the dog it is good to supplement for example with a chicken breast with rice, a soup or other food as the case may be.

Chickens up to 10 weeks can also be fed with cow or goat milk, cottage cheese, boiled white rice, boiled chicken, etc.

Do not forget to make sure that the animal has fresh water at all times to quench its thirst.

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Appearance Karelian Dog

It is a relatively large dog, strong, muscular, more long than tall. The head is proportional to the body, formed triangular with a conical snout, short and thick and with a large black nose.

The eyes are small, light brown in color. The ears are of medium size, with slightly rounded, triangular and raised tips. The tail is medium-sized and borne on the back.

The coat is double with a fluffy, short, thick first coat and an outer coat consisting of a coarse, thick, medium length hair, straight, longer at the neck, back and bottom. It's black and white.

The height is 49 to about 60cm, and the weight is between 20 and 23 kg.

Behavior Karelian Dog

It is a very brave dog, with excellent sense of smell, with a strong hunting instinct, intelligent, dominant, independent (hunts alone, not in the pack), has the pleasure of wandering. He is devoted to the family.

He is generally friendly with people (not recommended for security), the strangers announce him with a bark but without being aggressive. It is dominant over other dogs.

If he is socialized from a young age with the animals in the household, he will have no problems with them.

Karelian Dog Training

It must be trained by an experienced person because it is an independent dog and does not blindly obey all orders.

Training should be firm, consistent, balanced without being harsh or severe.

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Features Karelian Dog

It is a weather-resistant dog. It feels best outdoors, in a cooler climate next to an experienced and active master. He really likes to move, to roam after hunting.

If it is kept at the house, the yard must be well fenced so as not to leave, to have the possibility to move (due to lack of occupation can grab spoiled objects).

In the northern countries it is used for hunting large animals and has even been introduced in programs to protect suburban areas that are visited by bears.

Diseases Karelian Dog

The bear dog is a dog that has adapted very well over time. He is known to be a hardy dog with no medical problems.