![]() ![]() Use a metal comb when the dog is shedding for easy removal of the lose hair from the undercoat. The all-weather coat is easy to care for, requiring little attention. Make sure your yard is well-fenced so your Karelian Bear Dog does not take off on a hunting adventure. Never let two Karelian Bear Dogs run together free-for they will go hunting. If it does not get enough exercise it will become bored and may be destructive inside the house. If you can keep this dog well under control, it will enjoy exercising by running alongside a bicycle. It should be exercised with a brisk walk at least an hour each day. The Karelian Bear Dog is a very energetic dog. They can be kept in an outdoor kennel as long as they get plenty of chances to run. These animals do not like to be confined. It should have acreage or a farm so it can run. The Karelian Bear Dog is not recommended for apartment life. Weight: 44 - 50 pounds (20 - 23 kg) Health Problems This breed has a small appetite for its size. The Karelian Bear Dog can live with other household animals if they know where their place is in their pack (below all others) and if the training and socialization is properly handled. Visitors the dog knows well will get an enthusiastic welcome while strangers may be treated coldly. They are affectionate toward people and will announce both welcome and unwelcome visitors. This is not a breed for inexperienced dog owners. The training should be very consistent with both a firm hand and affection. This dog needs a handler with natural authority. Owners must communicate this is not an acceptable behavior. ![]() It may try to dominate other dogs and is perfectly willing to fight. An owner who understands canine behavior, how to communicate by displaying authority over the dog, proper training and socialization are absolute musts. Owners must be capable of handling this very forceful canine. The true outdoors enthusiast and dedicated hunter can look to this hard-working breed with delight and utter satisfaction. It will put a bear to flight or attack it with great pugnacity. This is not a breed for the casual pet owner the Karelian Bear Dog is a hunter of unyielding bravery and determination. This dog is very loyal to its owner's family and makes a good household companion when it has owners who know how to display leadership and the dog is extensively trained. A robust, persistent, and powerful dog, it is willing to take on virtually any game animal. It is sensitive, independent, intelligent, skillful, tough on itself and energetic. The Karelian Bear Dog has a good sense of humor. The body is sturdy and the back is well developed. Robustly built, well-boned and of moderate size, the Karelian Bear Dog is slightly longer than he is tall. ![]() The tail curls over the back in a typical Spitz arch. The small eyes show intense concentration. The dog should be primarily black with white markings, which are distinct and occur on the head, neck, chest, abdomen and legs. Black speckles in the white are considered a fault. Like the Russo-European Laika, the breed has a distinctive black and white coat, which is unusual for northern Spitz-type dogs. The shorthaired all-weather coat consists of straight, stiff hair while the under-layer is soft and dense. They are lined with dense fur, reducing the risk of frostbite. The Karelian Bear Dog has small ears that are cocked and point outward slightly.
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