New Zealand
Karelian Bear Dog dog breed - photos and description
Photos of the breed
Main characteristics of the breed
| Care: | Need regular care |
| Size: | Large |
| Molt: | Sheds heavily seasonally |
| Need for activity: | Need vigorous daily exercise |
| Domination: | Highestlevel |
| Tolerance of loneliness: | They really need people |
| Type of wool: | Medium |
| Temperament: | Phlegmatic |
| Friendly to strangers: | May show aggression |
| Intellect: | Working intelligence |
| Learnability: | Very easy to learn |
| Specialization: | Companions, Shepherd's |
| Tendency to bark: | They love to bark |
Karelian Bear Dogs are famous for their endurance, hard work and pronounced search instinct. The dog is very smart and calm, has a good memory. Not aggressive.
Dogs need regular exercise to keep them in good shape. Karelian Bear Dogs bark loudly and may be aggressive towards other animals, but never towards humans.