The Karelian Bear is a tenacious hunter with fearless
nature and quick reflexes. They have an instinct for
moving and handling bears safely, and are sometimes
used for non lethal bear control.
The breed is also called Karelsk Björnhund, or its Finnish
name Kerjalankarhukoira. In its homeland, the Karelian
Bear is primarily used as a hunting dog, but it is also a
good breed for search and rescue, and many excel in
obedience trials.
The breed is also called Karelsk Björnhund, or its Finnish
name Kerjalankarhukoira. In its homeland, the Karelian
Bear is primarily used as a hunting dog, but it is also a
good breed for search and rescue, and many excel in
obedience trials.
The average Karelian Bear loves people and children to the
point where they’re prone to separation anxiety. They are
social and want to be with their family to the point where
they can be anxious if left alone.
The breed isn’t common in the USA, but the Washington
department of fish and wildlife employs a few, utilizing
their instinctive abilities for handling bears in a safe
manner.
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