with or without dark brown overlayWhite Markings: May have
as trim, irish spotting or blanket white. Ticking/Roaning: Light to medium ticking allowed.
Coat
Solid: with or without dark brown overlay
White Markings: May have as trim, irish spotting or blanket white.
Ticking/Roaning: Light to medium ticking allowed.
with or without dark brown overlayWhite Markings: May have
as trim, irish spotting or blanket white. Ticking/Roaning: Light to medium ticking allowed.
Eyes
Nose
Faults
None
Disqualifications
None
Varieties
None
Notes
The Karelian bear dog, famous for its sharp temperament, is believed to originate from the so-called Komi dog, also known as the dog of the Zyrians. The basic stock for the breed, however, came from the dogs of Lagoda's Karelia, Olonets Karelia and Russian Karelia, all used for different types of game hunting. The first standard was written in 1945, and today the breed is common in Finland. It is also seen in the rest of Scandinavia, but rarely outside Europe.
The Karelian bear dog is a strong hunting dog and does generally make a good companion dog only, but requires large amounts of exercise and stimulation. It does partically well for large game hunting, such as bear- and moose-hunting.
The Karelian bear dog should appear medium size, rectangular, powerful and slightly reserved. The head is triangular lacking sharp stop with deep muzzle and dry lips. The eyes have an alert expression. The ears are of medium size, erect with slightly rounded tips. The neck is of medium length, muscular and slightly arched. The body is powerful and agile, with well developed chest and straight back. Slight tuck up. The tail is bushy, set high and carried curled enough to touch the back. Some Karelian bear dogs are born with a bobtail. This is not faulted in the show ring.
The Karelian bear dog is a strong hunting dog and does generally make a good companion dog only, but requires large amounts of exercise and stimulation. It does partically well for large game hunting, such as bear- and moose-hunting.
The Karelian bear dog should appear medium size, rectangular, powerful and slightly reserved. The head is triangular lacking sharp stop with deep muzzle and dry lips. The eyes have an alert expression. The ears are of medium size, erect with slightly rounded tips. The neck is of medium length, muscular and slightly arched. The body is powerful and agile, with well developed chest and straight back. Slight tuck up. The tail is bushy, set high and carried curled enough to touch the back. Some Karelian bear dogs are born with a bobtail. This is not faulted in the show ring.
Breed Files
Filename: Karelian Bear Dog
Offset: 0012
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Chihuahua
Accepted: September 21, 2008
Notes: Addball ears and tail.
Filename: Abno Karelian
Offset: DEB6
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: June 21, 2006
Notes: May be unsuitable for obedience, addball ears and tail. Includes full and bobtail variations.
Filename: Karelian VPZ
Offset: 5905
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Scottie
Accepted: January 5, 2006
Notes: Tail moves. Comes with or without claws. Puppies have tipped-over ears.
2nd gens may have fuzzier ears.
Filename: Kareliand
Offset: 8999
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:
Filename:
Offset:
Base:
SCP:
Accepted: December 31, 2005
Notes: Note the whitest variation (with black only on head and tail) can not be A-registered.