Karelian Bear Dog
- Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
- Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
- With optional working trial
Karjalankarhukoira, Björn dog
Males: 57 cm ideal Bitches: 52 cm ideal Each tolerance ± 3 cm
Dogs: 25-28 kg Bitches: 17-20 kg
The Karelian Bear Dog is recognized by the FCI Finnish breed (FCI Group 5, Section 2, Standard No. 48).
Origin and History
The Karelian Bear Dog is descended from from Karelia, of dogs in the Finnish-Russian border area. Even Finnish Dog Breeders were familiar with this breed until around 1923. Although this dog is home to long in Karelia, its roots are probably on the European side of the Urals, in the taiga. It is closely related to the European Laika breeds. In 1936 he was first issued, established 1943, the first breed standard in 1945 and reformed still used today. In 1949 the breed was recognized by the FCI. The Karelian Bear Dog is very popular among Finnish hunters, also in the rest of Scandinavia he has found lovers.
Description
The obviously related with the Russian Laika dog is large and 28 kg in weight to 60 cm. The hair is relatively long, rough but smooth, close, woolly undercoat in black, can be dull, brown shaded, white markings are possible. The ears are medium sized, upright, triangular, the tail is bent forward and usually with white lace.
Use
The Karelian Bear Dog is used for hunting dangerous game such as bear and moose. The dog alone is sent from the hunter to track down the wild and put to. If the dog has made the game, he barks so that the hunter can follow. These characteristics make this breed to a dog that is suitable in any case for beginners. The Karelian Bear Dog has a relatively large radius of action. In his upbringing lot of patience is needed because it can be very stubborn. Otherwise, he is a very loyal family dog.