Karelian Bear Dog
Karjalankarhukoira, Karelsk Björnhund, Chien d'Ours de Carélie, Perro de Osos de Carelia, Karelischer Bärenhund, Karelsk Bjørnhund
The Karelian Bear Dog is a robust hunting breed from Finland, developed over centuries to track and hunt large game such as bears and moose. It has a striking black-and-white coat, strong build, and fearless, energetic temperament, prized for its persistence and loyalty in harsh forested environments.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Foundation Stock Service
TKC Group
Not Recognized
Country of Origin
FI
Karelian Bear Dog
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Eye Conditions and Blindness
FI
Skeletal and Muscular
Genetic Material and Diversity
Autoimmune and Allergies
Endocrine and Pancreas
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Temperament
Test Relevances
Chondrodysplasia, Disproportionate Short-limbed
Some Relevance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
Some Relevance
Tail length, Short
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
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