Karelian Bear dog
Different countries have dogs which are indigenous to them. They are very popular and are a very sought after commodity. They are also extremely rare most of the times. Such dogs will have some very good and unique qualities which are a rarity and highly sought after. Such dogs are prized possessions and they form a part of the heritage of the country. One such dog is the Finnish Karelian Bear dog. This is native to Finland and is a very popular dog there. It is very rare and is a very popular and is regarded as a national treasure.
The Karelian Bear dog is a very good hunting dog. This dog is one of the best hunting dogs known to man, this makes them very attractive. The Karelian Bear dog is used primarily to hunt bear, moose, and elk. This dog is known for its aggressive nature, attacking instinct and fearlessness. It is very good at intimidating and even attacking a bear which is a very extraordinary character. It is actually very attached to the owner and will sacrifice its life own life to defend them. All these qualities are very good and this makes them a very sought after dog.
The Karelian Bear dog is a very well built dog and it has a robust and aggressive body. The males grow to a height of 54 to 60 cms and the females are much shorter at 49 to 55 cms. The coat of the breed is very attractive and beautiful. It is straight, with stiff guard hairs combining a fine and soft undercoat. It is not at all curly and if it does, the breed is not pure. The black coat is very bright coloured and has brown highlights. There is an ideal percentage of colour combination with black being 70% and white being 30%. This makes the dog very attractive and beautiful which masks its abilities. The tail should curve with a circle.
The features of this dog are as follows. It is a very brave dog. They are extremely territorial and hence will be aggressive towards other dogs. They are very independent and are bred to hunt for hours together without any rest without assistance from their masters. It is very important to build a very strong and powerful relationship with their masters. This is because they need to be commanded well and appreciate guidance and authority. This dog is extremely intelligent. This intelligence comes through in their hunting abilities. The Karelian Bear dog keeps the prey rounded up for as long as they need to. This is a very good quality and needs a lot of determination because most of the times, the prey is much bigger than itself.
The Karelian Bear dog is a very playful dog and needs a lot of exercise. Keeping the dog tied up is not a good idea as they need to be active and outbound. They will become very aggressive and dangerous if they are tied up.